Efficacy of driving simulator training for novice teen drivers

In this study, the authors examine the effect of driver simulator training on motor vehicle crash (MVC) rates and on driving distractions for novice teen drivers. They hypothesize that participating in simulator training lowers the chances of novice teen drivers being involved in an MVC or receiving a moving violation infraction. Study participants were 215 high school students, with 126 assigned to the intervention group. Those who participated in the intervention were asked to complete a survey on crash history and driving infractions twelve months later. The findings of the study reveal no measurable decrease in self-reported driving infractions and MVCs following driver simulator training.

• Record URL:
  • http://connmed.csms.org/i/674509-may-2016
• Availability:
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• Authors:
  • Campbell, Brendan T
  • Borrup, Kevin
  • Derbyshire, Meagan
  • Rogers, Steven
  • Lapidus, Garry
• Publication Date: 2016-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 291-296
• Serial:
  • Connecticut Medicine
  • Volume: 80
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Connecticut State Medical Society
  • ISSN: 0010-6178

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Driver experience; Driver training; Driving simulators; Moving violations; Teenage drivers; Traffic crashes
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01620460
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 3 2017 12:50PM