The Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) in Melbourne, Australia, recently completed research which culminated in the development of a CD ROM-based perceptual and cognitive skills training product for young novice car drivers. This paper describes the design of an experiment, using an advanced driving simulator located at MUARC, to evaluate the instructional effectiveness of the product.
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