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Attention... ARBELLA DISTRACTOLOGY program will start Monday August 2, 2010 thru Friday August 6, 2010 between the hours of 10am-6pm. We are very excited about this wonderful opportunity to work with Arbella Insurance Company in helping inexperienced operators become aware of the dangers of text messaging while driving their vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost, and I only have my permit, can I still take the training?

The cost is free to any new driver, defined as someone who has had his or her license (not permit) for less than three years, regardless of age.

Do I have to buy my insurance with a particular company in order to go through the training?

No. This training is being sponsored free of charge to any new driver, defined as someone who has had his or her license (not permit) for three years or less. It does not matter where you purchase your insurance – this training is being funded as part of a public service to help reduce distracted driving and hopefully save lives.

Can I just show up, or do I need to make an appointment?

You need an appointment in order to be trained. Only two students can be trained at a time, so space is limited.

How long will it take to go through the training?

There are two different training sessions that complete the Distractology 101 Tour. The first session involves using a driving simulator located in the mobile trailer. This entails approximately 45 minutes of instructional learning behind the wheel of our driving simulator console. Students will get firsthand experience of how distractions interfere with their ability to react on the road, see hidden hazards and avoid accidents, all while safely behind the wheel of the simulator. The second part of Distractology 101 consists of online reinforcement training, which students can complete from any computer in about 20 minutes.

Do I need to take my cell phone with me?

Yes, please bring a cell phone with you to the training. If you don’t have a cell phone, we can provide one for you to use during the simulation.

Where Do I Sign Up?

This event will take place at the Waltham High School on 617 Lexington St Waltham, Ma in the Arbella Distractology Trailer with classroom instruction and driver simulation over 45 minutes. To schedule an appointment please contact Geoff Stanton at Stanton Insurance, gstanton@stantonins.com , and make sure you type DISTRACTOLOGY in the subject section of the email before forwarding. We are very hopeful that the knowledge taken from this class will reduce the number of accidents and fatalities. For more information click on link…..or check us out on Facebook and Twitter.