Do defensive driving courses really reduce accidents?

Author(s)
Wynne- Jones, J.D.
Year
Abstract

An examination of the published literature on evaluations of defensive driving courses (DDC) was conducted. Nine relevant scientific studies were found and are summarised here. For each study a comment or critique), based on commonly accepted research practices is included. It is noted that there is considerable agreement between the studies, when viewed objectively, little or no road accident savings were demonstrated as a result of attending DDC.

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Library number
B 27923 (In: B 27919 [electronic version only]) /83 / IRRD 804407
Source

In: Road Traffic Safety Seminar, Wellington, 15-17 August, 1984, Volume I, p. 51-61, 2 ref.

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