Defensive Driver Training dangerous??

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A LEADING road safety researcher has declared defensive driver training for young motorists a dangerous and outdated practice, as statistics show younger drivers are over-represented in fatal accidents.

INTERESTING ARTICLE in todays Sydney Morning Herald.

Claims are that

''Teaching on-road crash avoidance skills involving braking and swerving is outmoded and we know it increases subsequent risky driving and subsequent crash involvement,''

and

there was no evidence to prove driver training helped young drivers become safer.

further to this

''I would love to see a court case where a provider of 'practical crash avoidance skills' is sued for teaching obsolete and dangerous practices.

Please read the entire article prior to replying. Some rather strong comments and ideas in the article. Surely any form of increasing awareness of the risks in a 'controlled' environment, rather then out on the streets is a good thing.

FULL ARTICLE HERE