At the 2025 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Conference in New Orleans, LA, Jeff Oberdank, AAMVA's Portfolio Director, Driver and Examiner Testing & Training, joined Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman to present on emerging trends in driver education. Their session emphasized the critical role of education in shaping safe driving behaviors, particularly among novice drivers.
With infrastructure development and transportation worker safety at the forefront of national discussions, AAMVA advocated for stronger collaboration between transportation agencies and driver education programs. The presentation underscored the value of teaching new drivers about work zone safety—an essential component of protecting roadway workers and reducing crash risks.
The conference brought together transportation leaders from across the country to explore innovative solutions for infrastructure, safety, and workforce development.
With infrastructure development and transportation worker safety at the forefront of national discussions, AAMVA advocated for stronger collaboration between transportation agencies and driver education programs. The presentation underscored the value of teaching new drivers about work zone safety—an essential component of protecting roadway workers and reducing crash risks.
The conference brought together transportation leaders from across the country to explore innovative solutions for infrastructure, safety, and workforce development.