Austrian 2nd phase road safety track training seems to increase risk competence among novice drivers

Abstract

Obligatory Austrian 2nd phase education module of safety track training was analysed in order to examine potential
safety benefits for novice car drivers. Earlier findings showed that the safety benefits of the 2nd phase education
courses are contradictory. Furthermore, the goal and the content of the 2nd phase education have changed from
simple slippery track practices to preventive risk competence education over the last decades. Austrian 2nd phase
safety training was evaluated by gathering self-reported conclusions and safety-relevant assessments directly after
training and up to 12 months subsequent to the safety course as well as directly observed emergency braking
behaviour skill on track training day. Results show beneficial development regarding safety views and risk
competence, especially emergency braking skill improved substantially during safety training.

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DOIS: 10.5281/zenodo.1421673 10.5281/zenodo.1421672