Training young drivers: can it work?

Author(s)
Senserrick, T.M.
Year
Abstract

A recent review of driver training for learners, novice and experienced drivers suggested that there was little evidence of a road safety effect of training. For young drivers, only one type of training appeared to show promise, namely, insight training. Insight training aims to raise awareness or improve insight into factors that contribute to road trauma. There is a greater focus on attitudinal or motivational factors than on physical, vehicle-handling skills. This paper reviews available publications on insight training for young drivers and reports on a recent evaluation of an Australian program. The evaluation found positive changes in self-reported attitudes and behaviours up to 8-10 weeks following training. It is concluded that there are apparent benefits in adopting the insight training approach for young driver programs. However, there is an urgent need for research based on actual crash statistics before definitive conclusions and recommendations can be made. (Author/publisher) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E208180.

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Publication

Library number
C 27288 (In: C 27276 CD-ROM) /83 / ITRD E208192
Source

In: Developing safer drivers and riders : proceedings national conference on developing safer drivers and riders, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 21 - 23 July 2002, 9 p., 25 ref.

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