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A review of: Young novice drivers, driver education and training. Literature review
A scholarly review of the original, well-publicized document, from 2003, by Engström, Gregersen, Hernetkoski, Keskinen, and Nyberg. More »
France's accompanied driving program: its effect on accident risk
In 1984, France introduced a new driver training program for teenagers. This article describes two studies used to evaluate its effectiveness. More »
Traffic safety in the heart of Russia
In 1996, the author visited Russia to answer the question: What is happening in the more remote parts of this country, particularly from the standpoint of traffic safety and training? More »
Breaking the law: education and training for young driver safety
1995 article examines the situation for young drivers in the U.K. and other parts of the EU, and makes recommendations to improve training and education systems. More »
Driving instruction in Germany
Article provides an overview of how driver training is conducted in Germany, including training of instructors, classroom instruction, and driving tests. More »
Driver training "down under"
Description of the huge Roadcraft-Queensland Driver Training complex in Australia, with extensive facilities. More »
South Africa takes steps to combat fatalities
1993 article describes the School Driver Education Program which offers training in high schools. More »
Austrian driver training centers
Article describes one of the most advanced and comprehensive driver training facilities in the world, run by the OAMTC. More »
New Zealand's experimental driver ed program
Describes the "Star Driver" program used to train novice drivers, based on Bandura's social cognitive learning theory. More »
