Comparison between Driver Education and Driver Training

                              The simplest differences between the Driver Education and Driver Training is that education is learning what, and training is learning how. It might seem a distinction without a difference, but upon deeper reflection, the difference becomes clearer. Further, it becomes clear that they go hand in hand in keeping drivers safe.

                                Driver's education or driver's ed is a formal class or program that prepares a new driver to obtain a learner's permit or driver's license. It may take place in a classroom, in a vehicle, online, or a combination of the above. Topics of instruction include traffic code or laws and vehicle operation. Typically, instruction will warn of dangerous conditions in driving such as road conditions, driver impairments, and hazardous weather. Instructional videos may also be shown, demonstrating proper driving strategies and the consequences for not observing the rules. The term driver's ed is one that is typically used in the United States, and other countries often have other terms for a driving test or examination.

                       Now discuss  the difference between driver education and driver training. Driver education is a classroom exercise, where employees are taught the rules of the road and the importance of safety to both themselves and others, and where a "safety culture" can be initiated. The key to its success is communication and repetition of the overall fleet policy, safety policy, "rules of the road," vehicle condition inspection, and defensive driving tactics.

                 Driver training is more of a hands-on activity, where drivers are trained to take what they've learned and put it to practical use, practice the techniques, and are scored on how well they do so. Training is best done behind the wheel, but a variety of other methods are available, including online remote training, group video training, coaching , and observation of driving performance by a supervisor.