In Poland, advanced driving technique training for passenger cars is not mandatory. Based on the experiences of countries that implement such a requirement (e.g., Austria), it can be concluded that this is an effective method of driver education, increasing the level of awareness of hazards and improving road safety. The article presents survey research conducted as part of an international project.The respondents consisted of a population of young passenger car drivers, among whom the highest number of road accidents is recorded every year. The interviewers were first-year students of the University of Occupational Safety Management in Katowice.
Among the surveyed individuals, there were no professional drivers, and their experience did not exceed 4 years. According to statistical data, there are on average 15 fatal car accidents on Polish roads. The largest group of road accident perpetrators are drivers aged 20-29, and the highest rate of accidents per 10,000 population is generated by the group of drivers aged approx. [1-4]. (…)
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