ABSTRACT
In-Vehicle Data Recorders (IVDR) are a tool which allows the monitoring, recording and reporting of driving behaviour. A number of studies have reported that IVDRs reduce risky driving and collisions, but these studies have substantial methodological short comings. Furthermore, a recent Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) found no significant reduction in risky driving behaviour following the installation of the IVDRs and their associated interventions (in-vehicle warning devices and weekly feedback). A lack of knowledge regarding how to appropriately formulate and deliver feedback was identified as one of the shortcomings of that research. Therefore, the present study used a RCT to investigate whether feedback formulated and delivered using insights from behavioural science would lead to a reduction in risky driving behaviour. The research revealed that the treatment led to a statistically significant reduction in risky driving behaviour and a significant increase in seatbelt use.
