Factors contributing to the high accident liability of novice drivers and the role of driver training. [Paper presented at the seminar `Behavioural research in road safety VI', at Royal Holloway, University of London, 4-5 September 1995.]

The nature of accidents involving novice drivers is continually debated. No single answer has yet been found to the question of what causes these high accident figures. This presentation aims to review the literature on research into novice driver behaviour, to describe the known contributing factors, and to discuss the results with particular reference how driver training may contribute to greater safety. A more detailed description can be found in Lynam and Twisk (1995) (see C 4596 S (ITRD 869842)).