Driver Training & Assessment

Research Activities

Conducted investigation into efficient use of a driver training assessment tool in emergency services driver training curricula. Tool uses filmed virtual reality technology to produce realistic driving simulation, measuring scanning, reactions, and divided attention. Investigated effects of course content, student characteristics, and integration of tool into driver training course.

Analyzed driver training across proponent schoolhouses to support a common driver trainer initial capabilities document for the U.S. Army. The results include functional area, needs, and solutions analyses, presentation of a high-level operational view, and an initial system training plan.

Selected Publications

Mills, K.C., & Hubal, R.C. (2001). Correlational data that support a constructive assessment of driving skills. Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (pp. 435-446). Arlington, VA: National Defense Industrial Association.

Mills, K.C., Hubal, R.C., & Ward, B.T. (2003). The relationship between collision history and a computerized assessment of visual and cognitive skills in a sample of school bus drivers. Proceedings of the International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training and Vehicle Design (pp. 251-257). Iowa City, IA: Human Factors & Vehicle Safety Research Program Public Policy Center.

Frank, G.A., & Hubal, R.C. (2005). Initial capabilities document for common driver trainer (CDT). Ft. Leavenworth, KS: TPIO Virtual.