DPAS Driver Evaluation
Driver Performance Analysis System - Driver Testing and Training Program
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Driving a motor vehicle requires special knowledge and skills. The purpose of the Driver Performance Analysis System (DPAS) is to measure and analyze a driver's traffic related knowledge and skills.
Although the ability to control the speed and direction of a motor vehicle is a fundamental and vital driving skill, a driver must also be able to quickly and accurately collect and process related driver and traffic information if he or she is to safely and efficiently utilize the nation's roads and highways.
Essentially, DPAS is a two phase driver performance measurement and analysis program. Phase One of the DPAS is a video oriented test. Phase Two is a computer analysis of the test.
DPAS is a crash prevention instrument. Research has shown that drivers with the ability to quickly and accurately collect and process critical driver and traffic information have statistically fewer motor vehicle crashes than drivers that are deficient in this ability.
Thus, DPAS measures the driver's skills in collecting and processing the critical traffic information that is essential for safe and efficient motor vehicle operation, and generates statistical profiles of the driver's capabilities and deficiencies.
The DPAS video test requires 40 minutes to administer. The driver's test is scored on the ADSI computer, and a Test Analysis Report is provided to the company that administers the test.
The DPAS lease is $100, and the computer scoring and report fees range from $3 to $12 per test scored.
The DPAS video is
available in both VHS and DVD formats.