BSM’s pioneering virtual reality instructor training course wins Product of the Year

BSM’s pioneering virtual reality instructor training course has won Product of the Year in the 2021 Intelligent Instructor awards.

BSM’s virtual reality (VR) instructor training course launched last year and has been praised for offering safe, socially-distant learning during the pandemic. The course blends quality in-car training with VR headset experience in a classroom environment.

More than 5,000 instructors cast their vote in the Intelligent Instructor Awards, in association with Kwik Fit and Michelin, which were redesigned as a digital-only event this year. The public vote was given equal weighting when combined with an independent judging panel’s scores to determine the winners.

Mark Born, BSM Driving Instructor Training Manager said,

“We’re delighted that our BSM virtual reality training course has been awarded Product of the Year in this year’s esteemed Intelligent Instructor Awards.

“We launched the training course and proved that virtual reality can speed up the learning process without compromising on quality, especially in the current situation where social distancing is paramount in training environments.

“It’s wonderful to be recognised for delivering an innovative product during an unprecedented time in the industry, I look forward to welcoming trainees back to the classroom and building on the momentum this year.”

The course provides modern driving instructor training using bespoke headsets with 360-degree video footage of real-life driving. This new technology is combined with teaching in a classroom environment and comprehensive in-car instruction.