Title
Driver Education and Training Promising Practices: A Systemic Literature Review
Authors
Traffic Injury Research Foundation
Publisher
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Website section
Educational Resource Materials
Abstract
The Novice Teen Driver Education and Training Administrative Standards (NTDETAS) reflect current and recommended practice in driver education and are based on a solid foundation comprised of expert opinion, experience, and consensus, and backed by scientific evidence when available. The purpose of this white paper is to identify information gaps and key research questions related to standards and address them with recent evidence to enhance the veracity of what is included in the NTDETAS; if what has been included is comprehensive and backed by scientific integrity of the NTDETAS. The primary research questions/issues identified related to three broad categories: the value of blended learning, the use of deliberate practice, and the application of technological approaches to driver education. These research issues/questions were addressed in this work effort by a systematic review of the literature in the field of driver education, and the broader literature on education, in general. A critical issue pertaining to the discussion on blended learning, deliberate practice, and technological approaches to education is the upcoming generational transition from Gen Z to Gen Alpha (born 2010-2025). Gen Alpha teens are more oriented to digital learning and technology and will start taking driver education in the next few years. The learning methods and tools discussed in this white paper are relevant to the standards and to this transition.
Reference
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Washington D.C.
Link
NHTSA’s 2024 Driver Education and Training Promising Practices: A Systemic Literature Review
Filters
Literature, review, standards, promising practices, driver education, driver training, NTDETAS, novice teen driver education and training administrative standards, teen, novice, research, blended, learning, practice, technology, technological approaches, Gen Z, Alpha, class
