Training to improve driving skills and safety
Washington State Driving Intervention Research Study
NA · Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health · NCT06146634
This study is testing whether special training to spot hazards and stay focused can help drivers improve their skills and reduce accidents compared to regular vehicle maintenance training.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 8000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Seattle, Washington) |
| Trial ID | NCT06146634 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of hazard perception and attention maintenance training on driving performance. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group receiving specialized training or a control group undergoing vehicle maintenance training. The study will assess driving skills through exams and track long-term outcomes using crash statistics and naturalistic driving behavior data collected via a smartphone application. The goal is to determine if the new training methods lead to improved driving behavior and reduced crash rates.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals enrolled in a driver training course through the 911 driving school in Washington State.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in the specified driver training program or who opt-out will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance driving safety and reduce accident rates among new drivers.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in improving driving skills through targeted training interventions, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Enrollment in a driver training course through the 911 driving school in Washington State. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants must meet the above criteria. * Additionally, participants will be excluded if either the participant or the participant's parent opts-out.
Where this trial is running
Seattle, Washington
- The Driver Training Group — Seattle, Washington, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Johnathon Ehsani, PhD — Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Johnathon Ehsani, PhD
- Email: jpehsani@jhu.edu
- Phone: 410-614-2797
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Driving Behavior