A LOGBOOK BASED STUDY OF THE EXPERIENCES OF LEARNER DRIVERS

The results of a longitudinal study of the driving experiences of learner drivers in Victoria are discussed. This research project, funded by the NRMA, collected data from a sample of 110 learner drivers for the duration of their learner period. The participants completed logbook entries for each driving trip undertaken over that period. The results suggested that learner drivers accrue very little experience over the learner period. The participants drove an average of 49.5 km each month, accruing an average of only 20.8 hours driving experience over the learner period. The number of driving trips per month declined over the learner period, and self-reported confidence levels peaked within six months of starting to learn. The results are discussed in terms of their implications for graduated licensing schemes. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E202275.