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NHTSA Initiatives in Traffic Safety and the NTDETAS Strategic Plan

This presentation discusses NHTSA's support for driver education, the NTDETAS strategic plan, state assessment programs, new marketing materials, technical assistance for states, and information sharing. It aims to promote the adoption and implementation of NTDETAS and improve driver education.

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NHTSA Initiatives in Traffic Safety and the NTDETAS Strategic Plan

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  1. NHTSA Initiatives in Traffic Safety and the NTDETAS Strategic Plan Presented By: Brett Robinson, ANSTSE Michelle Atwell, NHTSA

  2. Presentation Topics NHTSA’s Support for Driver Education NTDETAS Strategic Plan for Driver Education NHTSA State Assessment Programs

  3. NHTSA’s Support for Driver Education New Marketing Materials The NTDETAS ANSTSE Activities Strategic Plan Technical Assistance for States NHTSA State DE Assessments Information Sharing System Visit www.anstse.info and www.nhtsa.gov

  4. NHTSA’s Support for Driver Education NTDETAS Standards & Strategic Plan Information Sharing System DRIVER EDUCATION (ANSTSE) NHTSA StateAssessments ANSTSE State Technical Assistance

  5. NTDETAS 2017 Strategic Plan To promote the adoption and implementation of the NTDETAS. To initiate improvements in driver education. To provide a timetable and direction for increased adoption and implementation.

  6. NTDETAS 2017 Strategic Plan Cont. To define priorities of the driver education community. To provide guidance to the Association of National Stakeholders in Traffic Safety Education (ANSTSE).

  7. Ongoing Sustaining Efforts • Review and update the Novice Teen Driver Education and Training Administrative Standards and Strategic Plan. • Provide Technical Support / Assistance to States for the implementation of the NTDETAS. • Encourage each State to complete the NHTSA Driver Education State Assessment / State Peer Review Process and ANSTSE Technical Assistance.

  8. Ongoing Sustaining Efforts Cont. • Promote implementation of and maintain the Driver Education Instructor Preparation Program and Materials. • Support and promote driver education and training, which strives to meet the NTDETAS, as a required component of comprehensive Graduated Driver License Systems (NHTSA GDL Model). • Identify Emerging Issues and National Priorities.

  9. New Strategies for 2017 Develop and disseminate resources to assist States in the implementation of the NTDETAS. Develop, support and promote Parent/Guardian Involvement programs that meet the NTDETAS. Develop and Distribute Guidelines for State Data Collection, Reporting and Evaluation.

  10. New Strategies for 2017 Cont. • Enhance the relationship between Driver Education and Driver Licensing through collaboration with State agencies to develop guidelines for driver education and driver license testing programs for students who successfully passed an approved driver education course and encourage states to implement the AAMVA NMDTS. • Achieve Cultural Competency in the Driver Education Program (Multicultural Education Principles).

  11. New Strategies for 2017 Cont. Develop a Follow-up Process to Identify the Outcomes of NHTSA Driver Education State Assessment / State Peer Review Process and Technical Assistance. Develop Guidelines for Driver Education for Novice Drivers 18 and over. Promote Implementation of and Maintain the Instructor Credentialing Program.

  12. NHTSA State Assessment Programs • Offered in various program areas: • Occupant Protection, Impaired Driving, SFST (DRE Add-on) EMS, Traffic Records, Motorcycles, Driver Education (newest) etc. • Requested and funded by States • Independent peer review • Team of SMEs, State presentations • State Final Report • Recommendations to State • owned by State • Posted on NHTSA website with State approval

  13. NHTSA State Driver Education Assessment Program • Based on National Administrative Standards • The 5 Major Topic Areas: • Program Administration • Education/Training • Instructor Qualifications • Parent Involvement • Coordination with Driver Licensing

  14. Completed DE State Assessments • 2014: Michigan and North Dakota • 2015: North Carolina and Illinois • 2016: Washington • 2018: Rhode Island (Date TBD) • 2010: Maryland and Oregon • 2011: Vermont • 2012: Delaware and Kansas • 2013: Idaho

  15. Contacts Michelle Atwell Highway Safety Specialist, Enforcement & Justice Services National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Phone: (202)366-2084 Michelle.Atwell@dot.gov Brett Robinson ANSTSE Secretariat ADTSEA Phone: (724)801-8246 brett@adtsea.org

  16. Questions?Thank you!

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