Advanced Driver Training does not work.
The research is clear that these courses contribute little to post-licence reductions in casualty crashes or traffic violations. There is also considerable evidence that driver training that attempts to impart advanced skills (such as skid control) to learner drivers is likely to contribute to INCREASED crash risk, particularly among young males. This pattern of results has been confirmed and replicated across numerous studies conducted around the world over the last 30 years.
This topic is always controversial, so here is a list of 62 quality research reports that back up the above statement.
NOTE: ‘Advanced driver training’ is a general term denoting training that focuses on vehicle control skills in emergency situations such as high speed skid control, emergency braking and high speed steering.
