Are drivers education programs in high schools effective at improving driving behavior?
High school driver education programs can teach driving skills and raise awareness about the consequences of major risks, such as drinking and driving. However, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), high school driver education programs appear to have little affect on changing teen drivers’ attitudes – and attitudes are strong indicators of how driving skills are actually employed. To effectively change attitudes and reduce risky behavior among teen drivers, education needs to be combined with parent and community involvement and ongoing behind-the-wheel supervision.
