Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and disabling injuries for teens in the United States. Graduated licensing has helped statistically, but the resources to train teens to drive continue to diminish.
Traditional driver training techniques have failed to make a difference and keep up with cultural and educational methods based on proven adolescent learning theory.
Advances in state-of-the-art instructional technologies have proven their effectiveness in military and aerospace training applications. These successful techniques and training methodologies are available today to create a new paradigm for driving emphasizing driver training rather than driver education.
Utilizing immersive computer-based training systems developed by the National Teen Research Center and its network of experts, community leaders, and parents, teen lives can be can be saved.
The 3-phase program developed by the NTRC enhances current driver training by implementing proven learning theory and effective technologies to create training opportunities that can be affordable, accessible and effective. Students enter the training process to prepare for a license or improve driving skills. Each is tested for prior knowledge, skill, and demonstrated driving proficiency. Students are then placed in a program that reflects identified abilities. Behind the wheel training is integrated into programs based on community needs.
 DT1
Basic training and knowledge using computer-based training (CBT) and part task simulation for students with little or no driving experience
DT2
 Advanced performance driving simulator training for low probability events (steering on gravel, curves, hydroplaning, etc.) for students with an intermediate level designed to build on current driving knowledge and skills
 DT3
Extended refresher training for those skills that may have been forgotten through interactive communication, immersive gaming or web-based instructional experiences designed for students with advanced awareness and demonstrating skill proficiencies
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