Citation

Hirsch P. Driver Educ. 2000; 10(1): 8-9.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, PDE Publications)

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Abstract

It appears that the hypothesis that driver education weaknesses reflect those in the licensing system may have some merit. Neither driver education nor license testing adequately address the lifestyle factors related to risky driving. Governments are reluctant to raise the driving age, and they are constrained by law from denying individuals' right to mobility. It is difficult for driver education instructors to demand more from their students than is demanded by the licensing system. Certain researchers have suggested that driver education might possibly become more effective if its intrinsic connection to the licensing test was strengthened. However, if society's primary goal is to produce licensed drivers, safety may always remain a secondary concern and there may be insufficient motivation to coordinate efforts in that direction.

Language: en