AA Driver Education FoundationWho are we and what do we do?

The AA Driver Education Foundation (AA DEF) is a non-profit organisation that works to improve driving standards in New Zealand through the promotion of driver education initiatives.

Vision

To be a leader in promoting safer driver behaviour

Mission Statement

To be a leader in promoting and advocating for educational and practical initiatives that result in the highest standards of positive driver attitudes and safe driving behaviour.

Aim

To reduce motor vehicle crashes through improving the driving standard of New Zealand drivers.

We work alongside the New Zealand Transport Agency, Ministry of Transport, ACC, Tranzqual and other industry organisations.

What are we up to?

Current AA Driver Education Foundation initiatives include:

  • Monitoring the safety of older drivers
  • Facilitating work-related driving and fleet management education
  • Facilitation of young driver education, research and training
  • Governance of Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD)
  • Engaging with relevant agencies to close gaps in road safety research

News & updates

New Zealand 'Going Solo' brochure launched

AA Driver Education Foundation, in partnership with researchers from Monash University and Waikato University has adapted the Australian 'Going Solo' brochure to the New Zealand legal system and driving context. This new brochure will assist parents and young drivers. The brochure is proudly sponsored by Mobil New Zealand.

Safer Young Drivers: A Guide to Best Practice Education

The AA Driver Education Foundation and the New Zealand Transport Agency have released the publication, Safer Young Drivers: A Guide to Best Practice Education.

Creating a Crash-Free Culture workshop - Content now available online

The AA Driver Education Foundation facilitates relevant research and training. During March we convened a series of work-related road safety workshops with the theme, Creating a Crash-Free Culture.

The Frontal Lobe Project

Waikato University and the AA Driver Education Foundation are conducting a world first study on young driver behaviour focusing on frontal lobe brain development.

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