Research Studies & Reports
DMV’s Research & Development Branch has been conducting research and producing studies and reports since the 1950s. Research & Development reports help DMV to measure the impact of new laws on making drivers safer. We also identify areas where we can improve our processes, explore new approaches to solving existing problems, and branch out into new opportunities to serve you better.
Studies & Reports Sections
Studies and reports are assigned to a Section that best describes the type of report. Click on a section title below to see a short description.
I. Driver Education & Training Studies
II. Driver Licensing Screening Studies
III. Studies on Improvement and Control of Deviant Drivers
IV. Basic Research & Methodological Studies: Driver Performance, Accident Etiology, Prediction Models, and Actuarial Applications
V. Driver Licensing / Control Systems & Safety Management Studies
VI. Studies on Special Driver Populations
VII. Miscellaneous Studies & Reports
Request printed copies of studies and reports by mail at:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Research and Development Branch
2415 1st Ave. Mail Station: F-126
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 914-8125
Please include the report number, the number of copies requested, and your name, address, and phone number.
| Report ID | Date Published | Title | Section | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRN046 | 1972/ 05 |
The Development and Evaluation of Accident Countermeasures in Driver Licensing AgenciesTo add to the fund of knowledge concerning accident countermeasures. |
IV | |
| 28 | 1968/ 07 |
The California Motorcycle Study – Driver and Accident CharacteristicsTo evaluate the extent of the motorcycle problem and pinpoint possible problem areas which could be explored by future research. |
IV | |
| 97 | 1986/ 01 |
The California DUI Countermeasure System: An Evaluation of System Processing and Deficiencies. (Volume 5 of “An Evaluation of the California Drunk Driving Countermeasure System”)Specific objectives of this study were: (1) identification of deficiencies in the California DUI countermeasure system, and (2) evaluation of the frequency with which DUI offenders avoid timely processing or circumvent system countermeasures due to these deficiencies. The general objective of the study was to empirically describe and analyze the flow of DUI offenders through the DUI countermeasure system. |
III | |
| NRN057 | 1992/ 08 |
The California Driver Record Study: A Multiple Regression Analysis of Driver Record Histories from 1969 through 1982To provide a resource for researchers and statisticians having an interest in driver accident correlates and accident prediction modeling. |
IV | |
| 150 | 1994/ 06 |
THE CALIFORNIA DRIVER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROJECT: AN EVALUATION OF A NEW DRIVER LICENSING ROAD TESTIn 1990 the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) initiated a program to increase the level of driving competency of the California driver population. A key element of this program involves the development and implementation of an improved drivetest. |
II | |
| 151 | 1994/ 08 |
THE CALIFORNIA DRIVER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROJECT: AN EVALUATION OF THE CURRENT DRIVER LICENSING ROAD TESTThe California DMV is currently involved in a comprehensive effort to increase the competency level of the California driving population. One of these efforts involves the development of a new class C (passenger vehicle) drive test. The present report is designed to provide data on the reliability and psychometric properties of the current class C road test in order to provide a baseline comparison for the new drive test. This evaluation of the current test represents "Stage 1" in a multi-phase test development master plan (Williams & Shumaker, 1994). |
II | |
| NRN050 | 1986/ 09 |
The California Driver Licensing System: A Non-technical OverviewTo describe the California driver licensing system, relating research findings to licensing and postlicensing control policies. |
IV | |
| 29 | 1976/ 07 |
The California Driver Fact BookTo provide a quick reference for traffic safety personnel and related program administrators. |
VII | |
| 29.1 | 1981/ 04 |
The California Driver Fact BookTo provide a quick reference for traffic safety personnel and related program administrators. |
VII | |
| 86 | 1983/ 02 |
The Accident Record of Drivers with Bioptic Telescopic Lenses.To determine whether the accident rate of drivers with bioptic telescopic lenses ("bioptic drivers") was great enough to warrant denying them a license to drive, as a 1982 American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators resolution recommended. |
VI |