Nintendo Mario Kart Wii Used In Driver’s Ed
May 19, 2009 - 4:14 am - Posted by Sean
Students at Vail Christian High School in Colorado are learning the importance of not driving while distracted. They’re doing this with the help of Mario Kart Wii.
The high school created the “distracted and drowsy driving project” with the help of the Eagle County Sheriff’s Department, the Colorado State Patrol, the Eagle Country Fire Fighters and the Vail Valley Medical Center.
The kids “drive” Mario Kart Wii while trying to contend with text messages, turtle shells and powerslides.
Source: 9NEWS.com
Oh man, I remember the first time I was driving somewhere and someone launched a red shell at me. It was horrible. I could see it coming in my rear view mirror, but I just didn’t know what to do. I tried hitting the gas, taking sharp turns, cutting through a parking lot… nothing worked. I ended up with my car flipped on the sidewalk and I had to call Lakitu to help me get it back on the road.
If only my school’s driving lessons had prepared me for koopa shells, so much trauma could have been avoided.
LOL! At least the kid in the video is wearing the Wii wrist strap. That’s being somewhat safe.
@Luke: I feel your pain as those damn koopa shells always get in the way
Mario Kart is such a fun game. I find it funny that they are using it for Drivers Training but hey, if it helps kids become better drivers, I’m all for it.