What differentiates the CADR Foundation from most other research-based organizations is our cause focused methodology behind our research.
Much of today’s traffic safety research centers on the details of a crash and draws conclusions based upon reconstructing the crash. While this work is essential to understanding crash circumstances, identifying contributing factors and improving vehicle safety, it does not always answer the broader questions: What set the crash in motion? What influenced the driver’s decisions and actions? And how could the crash have been prevented?
Understanding the Driver Behind the Statistics
Crash-based statistical data has been highly effective in advancing the development of safety technology found on today’s automobiles and it’s been the primary basis for much of the proposed and implemented legislation governing teen drivers today.
However, when these same statistics confirm that crashes, injuries and deaths continue rising and 94% of the fatal teen crashes are attributed to “Driver Error”, that’s strong evidence for a need to re-evaluate and create new standards for the driver’s qualifications and the educational process preparing them for licensing.
Rethinking How America Prepares Teen Drivers
The CADR Foundation’s unique approach is built upon the reality that teenage vehicle fatalities are, at their very core, a Social Epidemic, and as such, are heavily influenced by cultural beliefs and the low standards that produce the ease of licensure.
In fact, when compared to the cultural beliefs, education and training practices and high standards for licensing in other countries around the globe, it’s obvious the “Crash Safety” strategy for reducing injuries and deaths in the U.S. has mentally and physically disconnected drivers from the skills needed to prevent crashes.
Turning Research into Practical Solutions
With over 25 years of research history, we have a very clear understanding U.S. driving culture and the changes that need to be made to effectively reduce the number of crashes teenage drivers are involved in. We’re also highly qualified in the realm of understanding what enables a driver to safely control an automobile in any driving environment or circumstance.
Our purpose is to turn our research into practical methods and techniques that families and teens can use to acquire the skills necessary for driving safely.
Research with a Purpose
Our passion is saving lives! Our objective is to educate parents and teens at the grassroots level. Our mission is to create effective solutions for preventing crashes and reducing fatalities. And our Vision is to know that our research will enable today’s teen drivers to live out their hopes, dreams, goals, and purpose in life.
Because safer driving begins with how we prepare the driver.