Abstract
Multi-phase driving licensing has been in effect in Austria since January 2003. All learner drivers must thus complete a safe driving course, psychological group discussion and two feedback drives with a driving school in the first year after gaining the licence. There were 11.2% less accidents amongst 18 and 19 year olds in the first half of 2005 compared to the first half of 2003. In contrast, accidents fell by 2.1% in all other age categories. A feedback analysis based on 1114 returned questionnaires showed above-average customer satisfaction with the traffic psychology group discussion and with the safe driving course. (Author/publisher) See also ITRD D358362