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

2. NHTSA’s Support for driver education
The NTDETAS
ANSTSE Activities
Strategic Plan
Technical Assistance for states
NHTSA State DE Assessments
Information Sharing System
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NHTSA has supported driver education since the development of the NTDETAS and continues to provide support and funding for driver education initiatives.
These links are valuable resources for improving driver education programs.

3. NHTSA’s Support for driver education
(ANSTSE)
NTDETAS Standards & Strategic Plan
ANSTSE State Technical Assistance
NHTSA State Assessments
Information Sharing System

4. 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.
To define priorities of the driver education community.
To provide guidance to the Association of National Stakeholders in Traffic Safety Education (ANSTSE).

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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).

9. 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.
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 Noncommercial Model Driver Testing System (NMDTS).

10. 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
-State Assessments offered in various program areas OP, ID, SFST, EMS, TR, MC, DE
-State program Assessment supports the evaluation of existing and proposed driver education programs and activities over a period of time.
-The Driver Education Program Technical Assessment examines the following components of a comprehensive driver education program: overall program administration, education/training, instructor qualifications, parent involvement and coordination with driver licensing.

11. 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
-The Driver Education Program Technical Assessment examines the following components of a comprehensive driver education program:
-Overall Program Administration
-Education/Training
-Instructor Qualifications
-Parent Involvement
-Coordination with Driver Licensing

12. Completed DE state assessments
2010: Maryland and Oregon
2011: Vermont
2012: Delaware and Kansas
2013: Idaho
2014: Michigan and North Dakota
2015: North Carolina and Illinois
2016: Washington
2018: Rhode Island (Date TBD)
-The Drivers Education Program Technical Assessment is based on the recommendations in Novice Teen Driver Education and Training Administrative Standards.

13. Contacts Michelle Atwell
Highway Safety Specialist, Enforcement & Justice Services
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Phone: (202)
Brett Robinson ANSTSE Secretariat ADTSEA Phone:

14. Questions?
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