Research and analysis

Evaluating the approved driving instructor cycle awareness pilot

Presents findings from a pilot aiming to raise awareness of cyclists through training resources for approved driving instructors (ADIs) and learner drivers.

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Department for Transport
Published
31 October 2024

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This report explores findings from the approved driving instructor (ADI) cycle awareness pilot, including a randomised control trial. The pilot aimed to improve new drivers鈥� interactions with cyclists and raise awareness of cyclists鈥� behaviour.

The report evaluates the impact that cycle awareness training resources for ADIs and learner drivers had on people鈥檚 attitudes towards and awareness of cyclists.

The report reveals that:

  • ADIs found the main course components useful, especially 鈥楽haring the Road Together鈥�
  • awareness of the Bikeability Trust among participants increased from 20% to 47%
  • attitudes toward cyclists improved slightly in 2 areas

The evaluation, conducted by Ipsos UK, was funded as part of the Department for Transport鈥檚 Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy.

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Published 31 October 2024

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