Evaluation of PC-Based Novice Driver Risk Awareness ( Fact Sheet)

The report documents the results of several research studies that evaluated the effectiveness of a PC-Based Novice Driver Risk Awareness Training Program. The results of four studies indicate that novice drivers ability to detect potential roadway risks benefits from a training program. A fifth study indicates that novice drivers are significantly more willing than more experienced drivers to look away from the forward roadway to complete an in-vehicle task.