Listen Now:TRL Webinar on Lessons from Australia's Graduated Driver Licensing Programme

TRL, in collaboration with Highways News, recently hosted an insightful webinar focused on the transformative Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) programme in Australia, and how its principles can be applied to improve road safety in the UK.

Published on 12 September 2024

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TRL, in collaboration with Highways News, recently hosted an insightful webinar focused on the transformative Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) programme in Australia, and how its principles can be applied to improve road safety in the UK.

In this engaging session, world-renowned experts shared their knowledge and experiences, offering a deep dive into the success of the GDL system in Australia:

  • Professor Rebecca Ivers AM FAHMS FRSN from UNSW
  • Dr Shaun Helman, Chief Scientist at TRL
  • Dr Ian Greenwood, Campaigner against road deaths, writer, speaker, and researcher

Hosted by Highways News Editor, Paul Hutton, the discussion covered:

  • Insights into the structure and effectiveness of Australia's GDL programme
  • The positive impact it has had on road safety and driver behaviour
  • Practical steps for implementing a similar system in the UK

This thought-provoking webinar provides invaluable guidance for anyone invested in improving road safety.

You can now watch the full recording here: TRL Webinar: Lessons from Australia - How the UK Can Learn from the GDL Programme

Additionally, the expert slides presented during the webinar are also available to view here.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from global leaders in road safety and explore how the UK can benefit from Australia's GDL system.

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