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The role of experience in learning to drive: a theoretical
discussion and an investigation of the experiences of learner drivers over a two-year
period
Monash University Accident Research Centre – Report #156 -1999
Full report in .pdf format [1MB]
Author: W. A. Harrison
Abstract
This report presents a discussion of the theoretical basis for considering driving
experience to be an important factor in the development of safe driving skills amongst
novice drivers. It is concluded that the cognitive processes underlying the development of
driving skills most likely place an upper limit on the potential for driver training to
impact substantially on driver safety amongst novice drivers, and that these processes are
primarily influenced by driving experience. Data resulting from a longitudinal study of
110 learner drivers are also presented. The analysis of these data suggests that learner
drivers accrue relatively little driving experience and that they tend to obtain this
experience in daytime, fair weather driving. The implications of these results are
discussed.
Sponsoring Organisation: National Roads and Motorists Association
(Australia)
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