@article{ref1,
title="New look driver-training: deflating confidence and promoting safety",
journal="Proceedings of the Australasian road safety research, policing and education conference",
year="2001",
author="Senserrick, Teresa M.",
volume="5",
number="",
pages="-",
abstract="AAMI/Skilled Drivers of Australia have developed a driver-training program that departs considerably from previous programs that have focused on advanced vehicle-handling skills and have tended to increase crash risk. The objective of the program is to provide 18-25 year-olds greater insight into potential risks when driving through theory and practical sessions. MUARC evaluated the program through repeated measures analyses of questionnaire responses on driving-related attitudes and behaviours. Several positive outcomes were identified, including a protective role of course participation against dangerous driving behaviours and an increase in confidence in hazard management but not in overall driving ability. In fact, males reported a reduction in confidence. Participants reported several behavioural changes in open-ended responses, including safer headways, speeds, and greater awareness of the driving environment at 8-9 weeks following the course. It was concluded that the program effected positive changes that were likely to reduce the crash risk of participants.<p />",
language="en",
issn="",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}