The new driver project : changing driver beliefs, attitudes and self-reported driving behaviour amongst young drivers through classroom-based pre and post driving test interventions.

A study of 451 young people was conducted in Scotland to investigate the effect of intervention on driving behaviour. The first group learned to drive, passed the test only, the second group also attended a classroom-based pre-driver training course, and the third group received a post-driver training course within 3 months of passing the test. All groups filled in questionnaires at the start of driver training, on passing the test, after a further 3 months and after 9 months. No support for pre-driving training was found. Those subjects receiving a post-driver training course self-reported better behavioural intentions with regard to speeding.