Improving Driver Knowledge and Competency at Different Life Stages

Do drivers lose knowledge about existing road and traffic rules over time? Do they also fail to learn about new road rules and traffic control devices (TCDs) and/or fail to adapt their driving behaviours to the changing road environment? What are some potential options to help address these knowledge gaps?

Working together with Mackie Research, ViaStrada were commissioned by the AA Research Foundation to investigate how driver knowledge changes over time and how it could be reinforced as drivers move beyond initial licensing and adapt to evolving road environments and newer road rules, signs & markings.

At an AA-hosted seminar to various Government agency, research, and driver training industry representatives, Glen Koorey presented the findings of this research, and answered several questions about it. You can view the presentation here.