LTAP Snowplow Safety Simulator Training
Registration is now open for Minnesota snowplow and safety simulator training for local agencies. The training is a two-hour, in-person training in December.
Overview
This training is tailored for local agencies and uses state-of-the-art technology to prepare snowplow drivers for adverse winter driving and road conditions. The simulator provides attendees with a basic plow cab control system with everything from a 15-speed max manual transmission to an automatic transmission. The plow and wing are operated with a touch screen. Like a real plow, the simulator has a steering wheel, fans, horn, turn indicators, mirror and seat adjustments, an interactive dashboard, and other controls. The steering wheel is responsive, and the sounds are realistic. The view screen gives a 180-degree view with realistic graphics.
Dates and locations
Four time blocks are available at each location on each of the dates listed below: 7 a.m. – 9 a.m., 9:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
You will be prompted to select a single location, date, and time slot when registering. Each time slot is limited to four participants.
| City | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia - CANCELLED | September 9, 2024 | Virginia Public Works Virginia, MN 55792 |
| September 10, 2024 | ||
| Bemidji - CANCELLED | September 11, 2024 | Beltrami County Highway Department 2491 Adams Ave. NW |
| September 12, 2024 | ||
| September 13, 2024 | ||
| Waite Park | December 2, 2024 | Stearns County Highway Department 455 28th Ave. S Waite Park, MN 56387 |
| December 3, 2024 | ||
| December 4, 2024 | ||
| Mankato | December 2, 2024 | Blue Earth County Public Works 35 Map Dr. Mankato, MN 56001 |
| December 3, 2024 | ||
| December 4, 2024 | ||
| Battle Lake | December 5, 2024 | Otter Tail County Highway Department 601 West Holdt St. |
| December 6, 2024 | ||
| Cologne | December 5, 2024 | Carver County Public Works 11360 Highway 212 |
| December 6, 2024 | ||
| December 9, 2024 | ||
| December 10, 2024 |
*two simulation trailers are available so locations may be booked on the same days
Registration
- Register on the Minnesota LTAP website
- Cost is $125 (free for Tribal Nation members and employees).
- Registration is limited to three staff per agency at the Battle Lake, Cologne, Mankato, and Waite Park locations. There are no agency limits at Virginia or Bemidji.
- Registration contact: Natalie Niskanen at niskanen@umn.edu.