We are also interested in the training of these cognitive skills needed for skilled driving . Age changes in Cognitive Skills of Driving. CTA allows us to describe the cognitive and strategic differences that separate proficient from novice drivers. The use of cues, the choice of strategies, and the knowledge of limitations all vary with experience. We have demonstrated that link between experience and control of the car, automaticity of elements of driving, anticipation of potential dangers, and broad view of the driving environment.
Drivers also differ in accommodating others and in recklessness.
We borrow developmental concepts from Piaget to describe these experience related changes. The research suggests appropriate training and intervention approaches. Eric John Vincent has lead the effort to study older drivers. Judith J. Isaacson has worked with younger drivers. Training Driving Skills.