Abstract Introduction Light-vehicle driver education programs that contain content about sharing the road with heavy vehicles may be helpful in reducing future light-vehicle/heavy-vehicle interactions. However, the extent of curricula in the United States including such content is unclear. Method Researchers developed an online survey targeted at instructors/administrators of state driver education programs to identify curricula addressing heavy vehicles and to determine perceived effectiveness. Results Ninety-one percent of respondents indicated that the light-vehicle driver education curriculum they teach/administer included a component covering how to safely share the road with heavy vehicles (82% perceived this component to be effective). Discussion Although a large proportion of these programs included a component on how to safely share the road with heavy vehicles, participants indicated there may be room for improvement. Impact on Industry Participants recommended that future improvements to driver education programs include updated materials and student hands-on experience with heavy vehicles.
Highlights ► We surveyed each state to investigate light-vehicle driver education curriculum. ► We specifically targeted curriculum on sharing the road with heavy vehicles. ► Ninety-one percent indicated their curriculum contained a heavy vehicle component. ► Participants indicated there may be room for improvement. ► Up-to-date materials and hands-on experience with heavy vehicles is recommended.
A survey of light-vehicle driver education curriculum on sharing the road with heavy vehicles
Journal of Safety Research ; 43 , 3 ; 187-194
2012-07-10
8 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
A survey of light-vehicle driver education curriculum on sharing the road with heavy vehicles
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