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AN EVALUATIVE STUDY OF THE TEXAS DRIVER LICENSE PROCESS

This research project was initially established to determine the feasibility of Texas drivers license activities as possible traffic accident and motor vehicle violation countermeasures. A comprehensive literature search revealed that numerous treatments have been tried and only a few suggest promise of any success. These generally involve young driver restrictions and parent involvement type programs. The original constraints of this study were to make recommendations for improving effectiveness of the program without necessary increases in manpower, budget, or changes in the legal statutes concerning Texas drivers. None of the promising treatments reviewed could be administered in Texas within the framework of the constraints, so extensive field work was performed to discover ways of improving the existing process. This phase of the study describes results of surveys and treatments for more efficient processing of applicants. Also described are field tests and educational programs for upgrading examiner skills in working with the handicapped driver.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Texas Transportation Institute

    Texas A&M University System, 1600 E Lamar Boulevard
    Arlington, TX  United States  76011

    Texas State Department of Highways & Public Transp

    Traffic Safety Section
    Austin, TX  United States  78701

    Texas State Department of Public Safety

    5805 North Lamar Boulevard
    Austin, TX  United States  78752
  • Authors:
    • Vinson, G E
  • Publication Date: 1981-12

Media Info

  • Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: v.p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00387052
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: (79) 06-02-E2-AA Final Rpt., HS-036 366
  • Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Jul 30 1984 12:00AM