Transforming Driver Training with Science, Data & Design How It Works

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AI Powered Digital Practice Partner with Real-time Feedback
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Cognitive & Behavioural Insights Driver Testing Platform
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Where Driver Research Meets Real-World Results

YD Labs and Research develops the DriversCoach app, the StreetSmart cognitive testing platform, and evidence-based driver training research.

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What We Do
Research – Surveys, in-vehicle observation, telematics, exam pass-rate analytics, behaviour studies.
Product Development – Apps, digital tools, learning content, analytics dashboards.
Evaluation – Testing what actually improves performance (A/B testing of lessons, route designs, question banks).
Knowledge Translation – Turning research into instructor training, curriculum updates, and parent-friendly guides.
Digital Learning & Apps – DriversCoach, micro-courses, exam prep, practice tools.
Cognitive & Behavioural Insights – StreetSmart™ cognitive testing, learning styles, risk profiles.
On-Road & Simulator Research – in-vehicle data, telematics, route design, hazard perception research.
Partnerships & Innovation – pilots with schools, fleets, insurers, and safety organizations.

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AI Practice Partner
Reshaping Driver Education

Test

Permit test preparation, question banks, exam simulators

Learn

Micro-courses and lessons based on jurisdictional handbooks, special modules (driving anxiety, winbter driving, parking)

Drive

Guided routes, driving checklists, test-routes and simulations

Coach

Realtime auditory feedback with dynamic sensor statusing and trends

Community

Gamification of achievements with redemption capability and shareability

Metrics

Logging distances, dates, actions and metadata of time of day, weather, road types

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Your Personal AI Driving Coach that offers personalized experiences for new and learning drivers.

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Cognitive &
Behavioural Insights

Students

Driving Behavioural Insights

Instructors

Personalized Engagement Preparation

Parent/Stakeholder

Contextual Assessment Feedback
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What we’re Learning
about Drivers & Driving

Recent Research:

  • The Practice Gap: Critical System Failure in Graduated Driver Licensing Programs Worldwide
  • YDC Graduate Survey Report (2023–2025): 97% Combined Collision-Free or Not-At-Fault
  • Young Drivers of Canada: The Gold Standard for Driver Education
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Data Driven and
Evidence Based Driver Training Tools & Research