SCALING REGULATION-ALIGNED TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION FOR INTERNATIONAL DRIVER POPULATIONS: A SOCIO-TECHNICAL FRAMEWORK FOR PUBLIC SAFETY INTEGRATION
Abstract
Traffic safety outcomes in the United States are increasingly influenced by the diversity of driver populations operating within complex regulatory environments. Immigrants, international students, temporary workers, and foreign visitors frequently enter U.S. transportation systems with prior driving experience developed under different legal and cultural frameworks. While many internationally trained drivers possess significant practical experience, adapting to unfamiliar traffic rules, roadway conventions, and regulatory terminology may create temporary safety risks during the transition period.
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