Empowering Learner Driver Instructors: Integrating Higher-Order Instruction in accreditation

Learner driver instructors play a vital role in shaping the abilities and safety of new drivers. However, existing instructor training programs lack the incorporation of higher-order instruction, limiting learners’ capacity to critically analyse, problem-solve, and evaluate challenges in the road environment. To address this, the project will develop a learner driver instruction program centred on higher-order cognitive skills development. The program will support instructors to develop young and novice drivers’ higher-order skills, which are essential for navigating complex and challenging driver decisions and facilitating better decision-making when graduating to independent driving as a provisionally licensed driver.