Test your driving skills online

By Dan Gilbert

01st July 2006

The system developed by academics at Cranfield University’s Driving Research Group, provides drivers with an insight into their strengths and weaknesses as a driver, giving them the opportunity to change their approach to driving. Any driver can now find out their personal DRI profile by logging onto the website www.DriverMetrics.co.uk and completing a psychometric driver risk assessment.

The DRI produces an instant, scientifically validated, driver profile that shows a driver whether they are at high, medium or low risk of being involved in an accident. The profile analyses and explains a range of driving related factors that are known to place drivers at risk such as such as aggression, dislike of driving, thrill-seeking, fatigue proneness, driver confidence and coping strategies.

Drivers are given a report that includes advice on how to address any risk factors that are highlighted. They also have the option to find out more about one-to-one driver training to help curb the behaviours that can lead to an accident.

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