Research agenda for an improved novice driver education program : report to the Congress

NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Researchhttps://doi.org/10.21949/15253271994PDFResearch PaperSmith, Michael F.Traffic Safety Programs (U.S.)United States. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationUnited StatesRecently qualified driversDriver educationDriver licensingResearchDevelopmentEvaluation and assessmentDOT-HS-808-161NTIS-PB2002104318House Appropriations Committee Report 2750 accompanying the FY 1994 Appropriations Bill requested the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation, to develop a research agenda and plan of action for a strengthened research program in driver education. The report documents previous NHTSA efforts in driver education. It discusses why novice driver education may not be as effective as it could be, and explains why it is recommended that an improved program be an integral part of a graduated licensing system. The report concludes with a plan for research, development, and evaluation activities designed to restructure and improve novice driver education. /Abstract from report summary page/129