RoSPA Young Drivers at Work Report

Chapter 9
Table R3: The number of respondents identifying elements
of the Competency Framework in Role three (use
the road in accordance with the Highway Code).
U3.1 Negotiate the road correctly
Skills Knowledge Attitude
E3.1.1 Negotiate junctions 0 3 4
E3.1.2 Negotiate slip roads 0 1 4
E3.1.3 Maintain correct position on the road 1 2 5
U3.2 Comply with signals, signage,
markings and traffic calming measures
E3.2.1
Comply with traffic signals and road
signage when driving 0 2 5
E3.2.2 Comply with signals given by others 0 0 5
E3.2.3
Comply with road markings and traffic
calming measures 0 0
Role three is primarily to do with using the road in
accordance with the Highway Code, and there were few
concerns raised by respondents that could be matched to
the elements in Role three.
The areas of attitude identified by respondents were
similar to those of Role two and are primarily to do with
concerns about distraction whilst driving. Some respondents
also mentioned attitude towards speed in this section.
Table R4: The number of respondents identifying elements
of the Competency Framework in Role four (drive
safely and efficiently in the traffic system).
U4.1 Interact appropriately with other road users
E4.1.1
Skills Knowledge Attitude
Communicate intentions to
other road users 2 3 7
E4.1.2 Cooperate with other road users 9 12 7
U4.2 Minimise risk when driving
E4.2.1 Identify and respond to hazards 7 13 14
E4.2.2 Drive defensively 10 13 16
E4.2.3
Follow principles of ecologically
responsible driving (eco-safe driving) 1 1 4
U4.3 Manage incidents effectively
U4.3.1
U4.3.2
Take appropriate action if car/light van
breaks down 5 4 2
Take appropriate action when
witness to, or involved in, an incident 4 4 2
Role four was the second largest area of respondent
concern about how well the learning to drive process and
driving test prepares young drivers for at work driving,
primarily indicating a lack of competence in the units on
interacting appropriately with other road users and
minimising risk whilst driving.
In the interacting with other road users unit, it was the
co-operating with other road users element that
respondents mainly identified as the area where
competence is lacking. In both the skills and knowledge
criteria, respondents identified showing anticipation and
awareness with regard to other road users as the area
where competence is lacking. The attitude attribute was
identified less by respondents although aggressive driving
and allowing for other road users were the primary
areas selected.
A larger number of respondents identified minimising risk
when driving as an area where further competency was
required. Failing to drive with due care and attention was
again a major area of concern for respondents, but many
also mentioned many other areas of knowledge and skills,
such as leaving space around the vehicle.
Table R5: The number of respondents identifying elements
of the Competency Framework in Role five (review
and adjust driving behaviour over lifetime).
U5.1 Keep up to date with changes
E5.1.1
E5.1.2
E5.1.3
Skills Knowledge Attitude
Keep up to date with changes to
road rules 0 0 2
Keep up to date with maintenance
requirements of car/light van 0 0 2
Keep up to date with changes to
legal requirements for registering
and taxing car/light van 0 0 2
U5.2 Learn from experience
E5.2.1 Review driving behaviour 2 2 3
E5.2.2
Recognise personal characteristics
and changes which affect
driving performance 0 0 2
E5.2.3 Adjust own driving behaviour 3 3 3
The knowledge and skill to review and adjust driving
behaviour was the area chiefly mentioned in relation to
Role five.
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