Poor speed management is one of the leading causes of car crashes involving young drivers in Australia. The aim of the present study was to examine the utility of cognitive training methods (Self-explanation, Reflection, and Feedback) in improving young drivers’ speed management behavior. One hundred and two young drivers completed three test drives using a computer-based driving simulator. The results showed that cognitive training methods reduced young drivers’ tendency to exceed the speed limit. These findings have important implications for the development of a new approach to improve young drivers’ speed management behavior.
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