Current instruction methods in traffic theory fail to prepare students sufficiently for actual driving in every-day traffic. The relationship between theory and practice, with respect to content and presentation, is often too vague. Instruction in traffic theory should be based upon task and context analyses in order to achieve transfer to practice. In addition, the knowledge to be acquired should be presented in a functionally valid and interactive learning environment. Multi-media technology may provide the tools to create this environment in a Computer Based Instruction (CBI) program. This paper presents the psychological and instructional analyses for developing such a new program. (A)
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