Authors
Dennis Thomas, III, Richard D. Blomberg, and Donald L. Fisher*
Publisher
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Website Section
Driver Education – Overview and Evaluation of Driver Education
Abstract
This study identified and reviewed current driver education and training programs in use nationally and internationally; identified best teaching practices for teenagers; examined the optimal sequencing for the presentation of safe driving skills in the classroom and behind-the-wheel training; and assessed whether a new approach to driver education would be beneficial. These objectives were accomplished using a survey of the driver education rules and practices in the 50 States performed by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and Driver Education and Training Administrators (DETA); literature reviews of research on teen crashes, the best teaching methodologies for teenagers, and injury prevention strategies for teens; and an expert panel analysis that compared current teaching practices with identified best practices, combining driver training with graduated driver licensing
(GDL) systems.
Reference
Thomas, D.; Blomberg, R.; Fisher, D. (2012) A Fresh Look at Driver Education in America. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Related Topics
Overview, evaluation, evaluating, assessment, studies, findings, practices, culturally responsive, Nebraska university, fresh look, large scale
