Independency Driving: Evaluation

This document describes an evaluation of the introduction of independent driving into the UK's practical driving test, aiming to enhance driver safety and preparedness for real-life driving. A mixed-methods approach was used, including surveys, observations, and focus groups with new drivers and instructors. The findings suggest a positive reception of independent driving, with benefits for road safety and driver confidence, though some instructors desire a more comprehensive test. Younger drivers showed higher rates of near misses and accidents, but overall, there was a reduction in collision involvement compared to previous cohorts. The evaluation supports the value of independent driving in driver training, but calls for further research to fully understand its effects on driving behavior and collision rates. Additionally, the document mentions research and development, survey participation invitations, consent information, and prize draw terms related to the study. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Impact evaluation
• Impact methods: Generic research method
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: March 2014

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Links to published evaluations (DEBUGGING): No final report link found.
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes