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Diana Schippers & David Stefan Diana Schippers is a process expert and works at the Driving Skills Division of CBR. David Stefan is a Research and Development consultant at CBR. They are both involved in the driving data project where a prototype is being developed to collect driving data and convert it into readable information for the examiners from CBR. |
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Can driving data objectify the examiner’s verdict? Traditionally, our driving exams have relied on vehicles provided by commercial driving schools, where examination candidates received their training. However, our recent experiment has provided us with valuable practical experience in handling driving data using our own fleet of vehicles. This experience has shed light on important considerations. First and foremost, we noted that the installation of sensors and the utilization of the dashboard demands technical proficiency from our examiners. They emphasize the need for a setup that is both time-efficient and offers easy accessibility to information. We also found that the quality of the data (GPS, accelerations) needs to be good. Additionally, we realized that measuring driving data is not only valuable during the exam but can also be used for other analytical purposes, such as analysing driving behaviour for the data standard of safe and responsible driving. The CBR intends to start a Driving Data project after this proof of concept. In this project, we will conduct further research into suitable sensors and explore the possibilities of utilizing more data directly from the vehicle. We will also continue developing the dashboard and eventually make it available to examiners. Ultimately, our goal is to provide novice drivers with objective information via the dashboard to better explain encountered traffic situations after an exam. The CBR aims to use this innovative experiment to assess the value of driving data in equipping novice drivers with the tools needed to become safe and responsible road users during the road to their driver’s license. |