Hosting 'Wind, Feeling Project' Driving Experience for the Visually Impaired
Musashisakai Driving School is continuing its 'Wind, Feeling Project,' providing driving experiences for the visually impaired, with the next event scheduled for July 26, 2026.
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Musashisakai Driving School is continuing its driving experience project for the visually impaired, titled the 'Wind, Feeling Project.'
Following significant interest after the initial announcement, the school has officially hosted visually impaired participants for hands-on driving experiences. By providing participants with the actual 'sensation of driving,' the project aims to create opportunities for society to rethink 'what freedom of mobility means,' 'the value of driving,' and 'how future mobility should look.' The initiative also carries the message that 'anyone can take on a challenge.'
To ensure safety, the project utilizes the school's driving course, accompanied by instructors, auxiliary brakes, and handle knobs, creating a secure environment. Participants grasped the sensation of driving by navigating straight roads, slopes, S-turns, and cranks through dialogue with instructors.
Two members from the local low-vision futsal club 'CLUB VALER TOKYO' participated, stating, 'I was happy with the feeling of controlling the car myself,' and 'I felt I could do it too.'
The next session is scheduled for July 26, 2026, starting at 17:15. Participation is by advance reservation via the dedicated website.
Moving forward, the school intends to explore the potential for visually impaired motorsports, propose limited license systems, and collaborate on driver assistance technology to build a society where people from diverse backgrounds can exercise their 'freedom of mobility.'
Following significant interest after the initial announcement, the school has officially hosted visually impaired participants for hands-on driving experiences. By providing participants with the actual 'sensation of driving,' the project aims to create opportunities for society to rethink 'what freedom of mobility means,' 'the value of driving,' and 'how future mobility should look.' The initiative also carries the message that 'anyone can take on a challenge.'
To ensure safety, the project utilizes the school's driving course, accompanied by instructors, auxiliary brakes, and handle knobs, creating a secure environment. Participants grasped the sensation of driving by navigating straight roads, slopes, S-turns, and cranks through dialogue with instructors.
Two members from the local low-vision futsal club 'CLUB VALER TOKYO' participated, stating, 'I was happy with the feeling of controlling the car myself,' and 'I felt I could do it too.'
The next session is scheduled for July 26, 2026, starting at 17:15. Participation is by advance reservation via the dedicated website.
Moving forward, the school intends to explore the potential for visually impaired motorsports, propose limited license systems, and collaborate on driver assistance technology to build a society where people from diverse backgrounds can exercise their 'freedom of mobility.'
FAQ
「風、感じるプロジェクト」とはどのような取り組みですか？
視覚障がいのある方が教習所コースで実際に運転を体験し、移動の自由や未来のモビリティについて社会全体で考えるきっかけづくりを目指すプロジェクトです。
運転体験はどのように行われますか？
安全面に配慮し、コース図での事前確認、インストラクターの同乗、補助ブレーキの使用、ハンドルノブの装着などを行い、教習コースを利用して実施されます。
プロジェクトの今後の展望は何ですか？
視覚障がい者向けモータースポーツの研究や限定免許制度への提言、運転支援技術の協力などを通じ、多様な人が移動の自由を持てる社会づくりを目指しています。
次回開催はいつですか？
2026年7月26日（日）17:15より開催予定です。事前予約制となっています。
今回の体験には誰が参加しましたか？
武蔵野市を拠点とするロービジョンフットサルクラブ「CLUB VALER TOKYO」の選手2名を含む、視覚障がいのある方が参加しました。