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Driving instructor transmits driving lessons online
The driving instructor Fabian Schittenhelm (left) explains the basics to the driving student Amelie during a driving lesson. photo
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A driving instructor from Baden-Württemberg streams his lessons live on the Internet. For this he has equipped his car with cameras and microphones. On average, around 500 spectators watch.
Viewers can follow the driving lessons live on the Twitch streaming platform. The 34-year-old has equipped his driving school car with three cameras, antennas, routers and microphones. Viewers can use the chat function to ask him questions and comment on the lessons. On average, around 500 people watch.
If you don’t want to be filmed, the camera stays off. The driving instructor, who also shares his private life online, has installed three cameras in the car. One is filming to the front. Another faces inward so viewers can see the students steering. The third camera can be used to observe what is happening behind the vehicle. According to Schittenhelm, the camera is only off during the exams.
License plates are made unrecognizable
He has no concerns about data protection because the events are only broadcast live and not saved. If he uploads a clipping to social media after the driving lesson, he makes the license plates unrecognizable in particular.
The Driving Instructors Association of Baden-Württemberg sees the presence of driving schools in social media as generally positive. “The fact that a driving school can no longer avoid social media is completely undisputed,” said the first chairman, Jochen Klima. When it comes to the live transmission of a driving lesson, however, this should not be at the expense of paying attention in traffic.
And what do the learner drivers from Schittenhelm say? 17-year-old Amélie emphasizes: “I actually don’t even notice anymore whether the driving lesson is really being broadcast.” Of course you know that the hour can be seen online, but hide it completely and focus on driving. According to his own statements, driving student Tom also has no problems with the fact that people on the Internet also notice his mistakes during the driving lesson. Everyone would have stalled the car at some point.