❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice inquires about the government's spending, standards, and support for young driver training in WA compared to several European countries, as well as statistics on young driver accidents and offences. The Minister's response indicates the information is not readily available and refers to an OECD report, highlighting existing WA programs and planned safety measures.
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I understand Minister is seriously contemplating, or has agreed to, massive increases in extreme punitive actions and excessive legal impositions being taken against young drivers in the State of Western Australia and I ask this Minister -
(1) How much does this Government spend on the facilitation of driver training and actual driver training within the State High School system and how does this compare to similar spending in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(2) How much does this Government spend on any other facilitation of driver training and actual driver training in the State of Western Australia and how does this compare to similar spending in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(3) What is the standard of definable driving skill required to be attained by young drivers in the State of Western Australian compared to the standard required in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom prior to the issue of a driver's licence?
(4) What is the standard of definable, motor vehicle mechanical knowledge and knowledge of road and weather conditions required to be attained by young drivers in the State of Western Australia compared to the standard required in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom prior to the issue of a driver's licence?
(5) How many hours of tuition must be undertaken by learner drivers with an accredited driving instructor in the State of Western Australia compared to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom prior to the issue of a driver's licence?
(6) What other Government support, financial or otherwise, in assisting the attaining of all skills required to be a competent driver is provided in the State of Western Australia and what similar assistance, or any other assistance, is provided in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom prior to the issue of a driver's licence?
(7) What is the cost to obtain a "Learners Permit" in the State of Western Australian compared to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(8) What is the cost to obtain a Driver's Licence in the State of Western Australia compared to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(9) What is cost of any mandatory driver, vehicle and third party insurance required by young drivers in the State of Western Australia compared to that required in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(10) What is the time period of driver training required to be undertaken by a "Learner Driver" in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom prior to being allowed to sit for their driver's licence?
(11) What is the probationary period for young drivers in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom after having been issued a driver's licence?
(12) What, if any, form of remedial training, or assistance is provided to probationary drivers involved in traffic accidents, or charged and convicted of a traffic offence to ensure their competence as a driver in the State of Western Australia compared to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(13) What is the number of probationary drivers charged and convicted of serious traffic offences in the State of Western Australia, each year, compared to those in the in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(14) What is the number of probationary drivers, killed or seriously injured in traffic accidents in the State of Western Australia, each year, compared to those in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(15) What is the number of young people, aged between 12 years and 21 years, killed, or seriously injured in traffic accidents in the State of Western Australia, each year, compared to those in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(16) What is the number of young people, aged between 12 years and 21 years, killed, seriously injured, or arrested after traffic accidents, or traffic infringements in the State of Western Australia, each year, who have never obtained a driver's licence and have been the driver of the vehicle, compared to those in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(17) What is the number of young people killed, or seriously injured, driving on roads, paved, or unpaved, within the State of Western Australia, each year, where these roads would not be considered to meet basic road safety, or accepted community standards compared to those in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(18) Does the Minister concede his Government and its agencies do not provide adequate young driver training and training facilities, adequate driver examinations as proof of competency, adequate remedial driver training, adequate policing of young drivers and roads of sufficient safety for them to drive on?
(1) How much does this Government spend on the facilitation of driver training and actual driver training within the State High School system and how does this compare to similar spending in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(2) How much does this Government spend on any other facilitation of driver training and actual driver training in the State of Western Australia and how does this compare to similar spending in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(3) What is the standard of definable driving skill required to be attained by young drivers in the State of Western Australian compared to the standard required in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom prior to the issue of a driver's licence?
(4) What is the standard of definable, motor vehicle mechanical knowledge and knowledge of road and weather conditions required to be attained by young drivers in the State of Western Australia compared to the standard required in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom prior to the issue of a driver's licence?
(5) How many hours of tuition must be undertaken by learner drivers with an accredited driving instructor in the State of Western Australia compared to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom prior to the issue of a driver's licence?
(6) What other Government support, financial or otherwise, in assisting the attaining of all skills required to be a competent driver is provided in the State of Western Australia and what similar assistance, or any other assistance, is provided in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom prior to the issue of a driver's licence?
(7) What is the cost to obtain a "Learners Permit" in the State of Western Australian compared to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(8) What is the cost to obtain a Driver's Licence in the State of Western Australia compared to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(9) What is cost of any mandatory driver, vehicle and third party insurance required by young drivers in the State of Western Australia compared to that required in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(10) What is the time period of driver training required to be undertaken by a "Learner Driver" in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom prior to being allowed to sit for their driver's licence?
(11) What is the probationary period for young drivers in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom after having been issued a driver's licence?
(12) What, if any, form of remedial training, or assistance is provided to probationary drivers involved in traffic accidents, or charged and convicted of a traffic offence to ensure their competence as a driver in the State of Western Australia compared to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(13) What is the number of probationary drivers charged and convicted of serious traffic offences in the State of Western Australia, each year, compared to those in the in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(14) What is the number of probationary drivers, killed or seriously injured in traffic accidents in the State of Western Australia, each year, compared to those in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(15) What is the number of young people, aged between 12 years and 21 years, killed, or seriously injured in traffic accidents in the State of Western Australia, each year, compared to those in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(16) What is the number of young people, aged between 12 years and 21 years, killed, seriously injured, or arrested after traffic accidents, or traffic infringements in the State of Western Australia, each year, who have never obtained a driver's licence and have been the driver of the vehicle, compared to those in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(17) What is the number of young people killed, or seriously injured, driving on roads, paved, or unpaved, within the State of Western Australia, each year, where these roads would not be considered to meet basic road safety, or accepted community standards compared to those in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom?
(18) Does the Minister concede his Government and its agencies do not provide adequate young driver training and training facilities, adequate driver examinations as proof of competency, adequate remedial driver training, adequate policing of young drivers and roads of sufficient safety for them to drive on?
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15 August 2006
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services
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(1) - (17) This information is not readily available and would require significant worldwide research to collate. However, a forthcoming report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on young driver safety will identify that the over-representation of young drivers in road crashes is a serious public health problem in OECD countries. As in WA, young drivers account for about 27% of driver fatalities across OECD countries, although people in the same age group represent only about 10% of the population. In 2002, WA introduced a graduated driver training and licensing system with a computerised hazard perception test to improve the safety of young drivers. In 2003, WA introduced the Road Aware program which includes new school curriculum for students, teacher training and parent programs. The Keys for Life component of Road Aware aims to positively impact on the knowledge, attitudes and skills of young people aged 15-17 prior to commencing their on-road learning experience. Road Aware is funded by the Insurance Commission of WA through the Road Safety Council. In 2005/06, $2.1m was allocated to Road Aware. Clearly, the level of trauma amongst our young is unacceptable and more needs to be done. That is why I announced in May, the Government's commitment to introducing new safety measures for novice drivers. The proposed measures recommended by the Road Safety Council, after worldwide research, when implemented will place WA as a progressive leader in doing all that we can to better prepare our young drivers for safer driving. These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
However, a forthcoming report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on young driver safety will identify that the over-representation of young drivers in road crashes is a serious public health problem in OECD countries. As in WA, young drivers account for about 27% of driver fatalities across OECD countries, although people in the same age group represent only about 10% of the population. In 2002, WA introduced a graduated driver training and licensing system with a computerised hazard perception test to improve the safety of young drivers. In 2003, WA introduced the Road Aware program which includes new school curriculum for students, teacher training and parent programs. The Keys for Life component of Road Aware aims to positively impact on the knowledge, attitudes and skills of young people aged 15-17 prior to commencing their on-road learning experience. Road Aware is funded by the Insurance Commission of WA through the Road Safety Council. In 2005/06, $2.1m was allocated to Road Aware. Clearly, the level of trauma amongst our young is unacceptable and more needs to be done. That is why I announced in May, the Government's commitment to introducing new safety measures for novice drivers. The proposed measures recommended by the Road Safety Council, after worldwide research, when implemented will place WA as a progressive leader in doing all that we can to better prepare our young drivers for safer driving. These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
As in WA, young drivers account for about 27% of driver fatalities across OECD countries, although people in the same age group represent only about 10% of the population. In 2002, WA introduced a graduated driver training and licensing system with a computerised hazard perception test to improve the safety of young drivers. In 2003, WA introduced the Road Aware program which includes new school curriculum for students, teacher training and parent programs. The Keys for Life component of Road Aware aims to positively impact on the knowledge, attitudes and skills of young people aged 15-17 prior to commencing their on-road learning experience. Road Aware is funded by the Insurance Commission of WA through the Road Safety Council. In 2005/06, $2.1m was allocated to Road Aware. Clearly, the level of trauma amongst our young is unacceptable and more needs to be done. That is why I announced in May, the Government's commitment to introducing new safety measures for novice drivers. The proposed measures recommended by the Road Safety Council, after worldwide research, when implemented will place WA as a progressive leader in doing all that we can to better prepare our young drivers for safer driving. These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
In 2002, WA introduced a graduated driver training and licensing system with a computerised hazard perception test to improve the safety of young drivers. In 2003, WA introduced the Road Aware program which includes new school curriculum for students, teacher training and parent programs. The Keys for Life component of Road Aware aims to positively impact on the knowledge, attitudes and skills of young people aged 15-17 prior to commencing their on-road learning experience. Road Aware is funded by the Insurance Commission of WA through the Road Safety Council. In 2005/06, $2.1m was allocated to Road Aware. Clearly, the level of trauma amongst our young is unacceptable and more needs to be done. That is why I announced in May, the Government's commitment to introducing new safety measures for novice drivers. The proposed measures recommended by the Road Safety Council, after worldwide research, when implemented will place WA as a progressive leader in doing all that we can to better prepare our young drivers for safer driving. These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
In 2003, WA introduced the Road Aware program which includes new school curriculum for students, teacher training and parent programs. The Keys for Life component of Road Aware aims to positively impact on the knowledge, attitudes and skills of young people aged 15-17 prior to commencing their on-road learning experience. Road Aware is funded by the Insurance Commission of WA through the Road Safety Council. In 2005/06, $2.1m was allocated to Road Aware. Clearly, the level of trauma amongst our young is unacceptable and more needs to be done. That is why I announced in May, the Government's commitment to introducing new safety measures for novice drivers. The proposed measures recommended by the Road Safety Council, after worldwide research, when implemented will place WA as a progressive leader in doing all that we can to better prepare our young drivers for safer driving. These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
Clearly, the level of trauma amongst our young is unacceptable and more needs to be done. That is why I announced in May, the Government's commitment to introducing new safety measures for novice drivers. The proposed measures recommended by the Road Safety Council, after worldwide research, when implemented will place WA as a progressive leader in doing all that we can to better prepare our young drivers for safer driving. These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
The proposed measures recommended by the Road Safety Council, after worldwide research, when implemented will place WA as a progressive leader in doing all that we can to better prepare our young drivers for safer driving. These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
(18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
However, a forthcoming report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on young driver safety will identify that the over-representation of young drivers in road crashes is a serious public health problem in OECD countries. As in WA, young drivers account for about 27% of driver fatalities across OECD countries, although people in the same age group represent only about 10% of the population. In 2002, WA introduced a graduated driver training and licensing system with a computerised hazard perception test to improve the safety of young drivers. In 2003, WA introduced the Road Aware program which includes new school curriculum for students, teacher training and parent programs. The Keys for Life component of Road Aware aims to positively impact on the knowledge, attitudes and skills of young people aged 15-17 prior to commencing their on-road learning experience. Road Aware is funded by the Insurance Commission of WA through the Road Safety Council. In 2005/06, $2.1m was allocated to Road Aware. Clearly, the level of trauma amongst our young is unacceptable and more needs to be done. That is why I announced in May, the Government's commitment to introducing new safety measures for novice drivers. The proposed measures recommended by the Road Safety Council, after worldwide research, when implemented will place WA as a progressive leader in doing all that we can to better prepare our young drivers for safer driving. These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
As in WA, young drivers account for about 27% of driver fatalities across OECD countries, although people in the same age group represent only about 10% of the population. In 2002, WA introduced a graduated driver training and licensing system with a computerised hazard perception test to improve the safety of young drivers. In 2003, WA introduced the Road Aware program which includes new school curriculum for students, teacher training and parent programs. The Keys for Life component of Road Aware aims to positively impact on the knowledge, attitudes and skills of young people aged 15-17 prior to commencing their on-road learning experience. Road Aware is funded by the Insurance Commission of WA through the Road Safety Council. In 2005/06, $2.1m was allocated to Road Aware. Clearly, the level of trauma amongst our young is unacceptable and more needs to be done. That is why I announced in May, the Government's commitment to introducing new safety measures for novice drivers. The proposed measures recommended by the Road Safety Council, after worldwide research, when implemented will place WA as a progressive leader in doing all that we can to better prepare our young drivers for safer driving. These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
In 2002, WA introduced a graduated driver training and licensing system with a computerised hazard perception test to improve the safety of young drivers. In 2003, WA introduced the Road Aware program which includes new school curriculum for students, teacher training and parent programs. The Keys for Life component of Road Aware aims to positively impact on the knowledge, attitudes and skills of young people aged 15-17 prior to commencing their on-road learning experience. Road Aware is funded by the Insurance Commission of WA through the Road Safety Council. In 2005/06, $2.1m was allocated to Road Aware. Clearly, the level of trauma amongst our young is unacceptable and more needs to be done. That is why I announced in May, the Government's commitment to introducing new safety measures for novice drivers. The proposed measures recommended by the Road Safety Council, after worldwide research, when implemented will place WA as a progressive leader in doing all that we can to better prepare our young drivers for safer driving. These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
In 2003, WA introduced the Road Aware program which includes new school curriculum for students, teacher training and parent programs. The Keys for Life component of Road Aware aims to positively impact on the knowledge, attitudes and skills of young people aged 15-17 prior to commencing their on-road learning experience. Road Aware is funded by the Insurance Commission of WA through the Road Safety Council. In 2005/06, $2.1m was allocated to Road Aware. Clearly, the level of trauma amongst our young is unacceptable and more needs to be done. That is why I announced in May, the Government's commitment to introducing new safety measures for novice drivers. The proposed measures recommended by the Road Safety Council, after worldwide research, when implemented will place WA as a progressive leader in doing all that we can to better prepare our young drivers for safer driving. These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
Clearly, the level of trauma amongst our young is unacceptable and more needs to be done. That is why I announced in May, the Government's commitment to introducing new safety measures for novice drivers. The proposed measures recommended by the Road Safety Council, after worldwide research, when implemented will place WA as a progressive leader in doing all that we can to better prepare our young drivers for safer driving. These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
The proposed measures recommended by the Road Safety Council, after worldwide research, when implemented will place WA as a progressive leader in doing all that we can to better prepare our young drivers for safer driving. These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
These measures that include promoting the benefits of supervised driving, night and passenger restrictions, zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels and reduced demerits, are all measures supported in the forthcoming OECD report. I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
I am advised that the development of the WA novice driver package will be a case study example of best practice contained in the OECD report. When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
When released, I would be pleased to table a copy of the report in the Parliament. (18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
(18) No.Driver training was considered as part of the Road Safety Council's Novice Driver Review, but no recommendations were made as evaluations of driver training programs worldwide have consistently shown that these programs have no positive effect on road safety outcomes. The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
The research shows that the amount of supervised driving experience a learner can gain before going solo is the single most important protective factor when preparing young drivers for a lifetime of safe driving. The safest young drivers are those that have gained at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of road and weather conditions and in real traffic situations before going solo. The most dangerous time for young drivers is in their first six months of driving. The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
The Office of Road Safety will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area and should new evidence emerge, further recommendations will be considered.
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