Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-29
Keneipp Considers
Use Of 7 Army Tests
For D. T.. Drivers

George E. kenelpp, District traffic
director, believes at least two of the
aptitude tests given prospective
motor vehicle drivers by the Army
might be incorporated into the Dis
trict's drivers examination system
The two tests are for the field of
time.
Mr.. Keneipp was present yester-
day at Fort Myer, Va, when the
new standardized driving test for
Army personnel received its first ap-
plication under the supervision of
Brig. Gen. B. M. Bryan, provost
marshal general. Gen. BRYAN is
in charge of the Army's safe driving
program
After passing through the entire
three-part testing procedure and
actually undertaking some of the
examinations himself, Mr.. Keneipp
said he was impressed. He was
particularly interested in the two
tests he believes might be incor-
porated into the Districts examina-
ton system. which he said could
be strengthened.
To Confer With Expert.
Mr.. Keneipp revealed he would
confer here early next month with
DR.. Amos Neyhart, nationally known
driving test expert on the faculty
Of Penn State College.
The field of vision test is made
with an instrument which registers
the angle at which the motorists
eye is first aware OF objects on
either side while remaining focused
straight ahead. The reaction test
records the speed with which the
motorist is capable of applying
brakes at a sudden signal.
The traffic director also expressed
interest in the Army's test for visual
perception of depth, but added he
did not believe this could be given as
quickly or economically as the other
two.
300 Applicants Daily.
The District examination at pres
ent includes one of the six physical
aptitude tests administered by the
Army. Mr.. Keneipp said any new
tests would have to be simple and
speedy in view of limited personnel
and facilities which handle an aver
age of 300 driving applicants daily
in the District.
Mr.. Keneipp also said he would
like to see the District of Columbia
take the lead" in strengthening it's
requirements for drivers.
About so Army non-commissioned
officers attended the initial demon
stration yesterday to observe the
new testing procedure. Representing
LIST Army Headquarters in New York,
as well as Fort Myer. the Army War
College, Walter Reed Hospital, the
War Department motor center atthe
Pentagon and Fort Belvoir, Va, the
men will return to their posts to
serve as examiners.
The Army procedure includes a
40-question quiz on traffic regula-
tons and driving safety. and road
tests for all types of vehicles.
Drilled on Shortcomings.
Regardless of the individual scor-
ing in the tests, all drivers are
drilled on the shortcomings evi.
denced in their scores. AS it was
explained by Donald S. Buck, motor
vehicle safety examiner for the Wal
Department, the object sis not te
disqualify Army drivers, but to helr
| them"
The Army plans to apply the
standardized test to all Army vehicle
drivers. whether civilian or military
Other observers at the demonstra
ton yesterday were w. L. Braun
assistant director of vehicles anc
traffic for the District; Col. E. P
Robbins, representing Maj. Gen. w
| S, Paul, director of personnel and ad.
ministration of the War Department
General Staff; Col. John J. Albright
commanding officer of Fort Myer
and Eliot v. Parker, War Depart.
ment safety director