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Paper Title:
The lawful nature of
learning: acquisition of driving skills
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Authors:
John A. Groeger
Abstract:
This paper considers
the processes involved in the acquisition of driving skill, and
in particular, the crucial role that practice has on pupils?learning.
The results of two unique longitudinal studies of the development
of learner drivers?skills are summarised. These show that a pupil’s
initial aptitude for driving, depend on personal characteristics
such as intelligence and personality. Subsequent progress in learning
to drive is heavily influenced by initial aptitude, but then overwhelmingly
affected by the amount of driving experience gained. Whether this
experience is built up with tuition and supervision from a professional
driving instructor or a parent has minimal effect. The power-law
that describes the relationship between practice and level of performance
also predicted future driving ability. The implications of these
results for how we view learning to drive, and how the process of
learning is best supported by training, education and licensing
are discussed.
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