Allen Robinson, CEO & Brett Robinson, Executive Director
American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA)
Allen Robinson, CEO from ADTSEA, will be a key speaker at our Conference, offering support and guidance in our efforts to customize the National 3.0 Curriculum for members of NYSDTSEA. He will be discussing the materials that represent the best thinking of the driver education community and map how these materials meet the most current NHTSA standards. As highway safety professionals we can play an important role in implementing these national standards and updating our statewide driver education programs.
Fred Mottola
There are thousands of ways to lose control while driving, says Professor Fred Mottola, and he isn't talking just about a physical loss of control.
Mottola has developed an effective system of driving he calls the Zone Control System. It's been accepted by a number of prominent driver educators as a state-of-the-art method of teaching drivers how to be sensitive to changes in the driving environment and to react in positive ways. His workshop at the conference will demonstrate techniques that can be incorporated immediately into our driver education programs and make learning fun and relevant.
Mottola's philosophy in developing the system was to shift the focus of safe driving away from crashes and move it to the area of driving strategy. Crashes are rare events, Mottola says, and using them to measure driving effectiveness is like measuring the performance of a car by whether it breaks down or not. Crashes don't provide a feedback system for everyday driving.
Driving errors, on the other hand, are an everyday occurrence, especially if the errors are defined in relation to a demanding driving strategy. His techniques are designed to keep drivers well cushioned from the total failure mode of an actual crash. Drivers using such a system, Mottola believes, have a powerful means to improve their driving habits based on enhanced feedback from everyday driving.
Habits are critical The key to Mottola's system is the formation of driving habits that protect the driver against hazards and provide an effective driving style.
Mottola has developed an effective system of driving he calls the Zone Control System. It's been accepted by a number of prominent driver educators as a state-of-the-art method of teaching drivers how to be sensitive to changes in the driving environment and to react in positive ways. His workshop at the conference will demonstrate techniques that can be incorporated immediately into our driver education programs and make learning fun and relevant.
Mottola's philosophy in developing the system was to shift the focus of safe driving away from crashes and move it to the area of driving strategy. Crashes are rare events, Mottola says, and using them to measure driving effectiveness is like measuring the performance of a car by whether it breaks down or not. Crashes don't provide a feedback system for everyday driving.
Driving errors, on the other hand, are an everyday occurrence, especially if the errors are defined in relation to a demanding driving strategy. His techniques are designed to keep drivers well cushioned from the total failure mode of an actual crash. Drivers using such a system, Mottola believes, have a powerful means to improve their driving habits based on enhanced feedback from everyday driving.
Habits are critical The key to Mottola's system is the formation of driving habits that protect the driver against hazards and provide an effective driving style.
Lt. (Ret) James R. Halvorsen
Lt . (Ret.) James Halvorsen will present information regarding the Statewide Motorcycle Awareness Initiative that is aimed at promoting awareness of motorcyclists to drivers through free training seminars for driver education classes, commercial drivers (fleet vehicles) and general audiences. He will also provide an exhibit providing a look at this training and traveling exhibit. Through the use of videos and a hands-on driving simulator, students experience what a motorcyclist sees as well as what other motorists on the highway see, gaining multiple perspectives from each situation. "This program stresses that intersections are the most dangerous places for motorcycles, and we want to teach how to be more cognizant of them. " Halvorsen said. Through a grant provided by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and in sponsorship by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, this program is offered free of charge to driver education programs across New York State.
Dr. Greg Fabiano
It is clear teenage drivers are the largest group of risky drivers on the road. Within this group, teenagers with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are significantly more at risk on every negative outcome including citations, accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Dr. Gregory Fabiano Associate Professor, University at Buffalo, SUNY Department of Counseling, School, & Educational Psychology will discuss recent innovations in driver training and family-focused approaches for youth with ADHD. He will review potential future directions for supporting this group of novice drivers.
Ray McClean, RN, EMT-P
Ray is the Injury Prevention/Outreach and Education Coordinator at the Kessler Trauma Center, Strong Memorial Hospital. He is an RN with 21 years in EMS. A flight Paramedic for the past 11 years he has a vast knowledge base of pre-hospital care, is an advocate for enhancing Trauma Field Triage and overall trauma patient care. His area of special interest in distracted driving, alcohol related injuries, and youth violence prevention is what brings him to our conference to discuss projects that he is involved with in the Rochester NY area.
Sunday Faussi
ATT Representative - "It Can Wait Campaign"
Higher Education Committee
Brad Smith - 2015
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