Improving the attitudes of learner drivers
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) issued a consultation paper ‘Learning to Drive’ in 2008, which set out a range of proposals designed to make Britain’s roads safer.  Among the proposals for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of driver learning and education was one for the development of a tool (the Attitude Advisor) to be used in the process of developing safe and responsible attitudes to driving.

Background to the Attitude Advisor
CAS developed a prototype version of the Attitude Advisor for DSA which was evaluated in a small scale trial in 2008.  The trial results were sufficiently encouraging to justify going to the next stage of its development.  CAS is now beginning a major national trial with over 3000 participants. The results of the trial will be used to validate and finalise the questionnaire prior to national roll out.

How does the Attitude Advisor work?
The Attitude Advisor identifies attitudes by asking drivers / learner drivers / ADIs to give their reactions to 20 different driving situations.  The assessment then provides feedback which highlights the respondent’s mix of safe and potentially risky driving attitudes, allowing the drivers / learner drivers / ADIs to review and reflect upon their own driving behaviour. 

How can you participate?
We are currently looking for as many pre-learners / learner drivers / blue light drivers to complete the Attitude Advisor as possible.  If you or your organisation would like to participate in this trial please contact a member of the CAS team (details below). The questionnaire is available for completion online and as a paper copy and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participants will receive tailored individual feedback designed to help them review their own driving attitudes (please note: all personalised results and feedback will be confidential).

If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact either:
 
Aija Juntunen (CAS) aija.juntunen@casolutions.co.uk (07885553202) or
Laura Brooks (CAS) laura.brooks@casolutions.co.uk (07595238206).