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Paper Title:
Redevelopment of Victoria's
Car Driver Learner Permit Knowledge Test
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Authors:
Peter Congdon, Adele
Butler, Kelly Imberger
Abstract:
It is widely acknowledged
that young and inexperienced drivers are over represented in traffic
accidents compared with more experienced drivers. It is important
that a licensing system assesses the critical aspects of an applicant’s
knowledge of road rules and driving performance. Some research suggests
that a licence testing program directed at critical knowledge requirements
is capable of reducing the likelihood that drivers would be involved
in crashes for which they are responsible.
In Victoria, a Graduated
Licensing Scheme was introduced in 1989. The first stage of the
Scheme is for an applicant to obtain a learner permit by sitting
a computerised Knowledge Test. The preparation for this test is
based on the Road to Solo Driving handbook. This new handbook contains
information on the complexity of the driving task, hazard perception,
how to best acquire the necessary skills for solo driving, and the
road rules.
Due to the introduction
of the new handbook and new road laws, a new Learner Permit Knowledge
Test has been developed. This paper provides an overview of the
new Test’s development process including its ergonomic design,
the design of test items, trialing of the test items and interface,
and psychometric properties.
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