Recent developments in young driver education, training and licensing in Australia

Australian young driver education and training approaches have differed from the mandatory school-based programs found internationally; generally comprising voluntary programs conducted outside of licensing. This paper reports on recent developments pertaining to the pre-learner, learner, and provis...

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Published in:Journal of safety research 2007-01, Vol.38 (2), p.237-244
Main Author: Senserrick, Teresa M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior
Age Factors
Australia
Automobile Driver Examination
Automobile driving
Automobile Driving - education
Automobile Driving - legislation & jurisprudence
Driver education
Driver education and training
Drivers licenses
Graduated driver licensing
Humans
Licenses
Licensing
Licensure - legislation & jurisprudence
Licensure - trends
Parent participation
Public Policy
Risk-Taking
Safety - legislation & jurisprudence
Teenagers
Time Factors
Traffic accidents & safety
Young drivers
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Summary:Australian young driver education and training approaches have differed from the mandatory school-based programs found internationally; generally comprising voluntary programs conducted outside of licensing. This paper reports on recent developments pertaining to the pre-learner, learner, and provisional license stages. Given its important context, state-based graduated driver licensing systems are also reviewed. There has been a shift toward starting driver education younger (pre-learner), greater involvement of parents, and more school-based programs; many now conducted by licensing authorities. The majority of initiatives are yet to be evaluated, particularly relative to crash outcomes; however, some studies suggest other positive outcomes, including increased supervised practice and delayed licensure. Furthermore, the federal government is proceeding with plans for a national license-based program. Several jurisdictions have also announced the introduction of passenger and nighttime restrictions on provisional licenses. Together these initiatives offer promise of reductions in young driver-related fatalities and injuries in the very near future.
ISSN:0022-4375
1879-1247
DOI:10.1016/j.jsr.2007.03.002