Understanding adolescent development: Implications for driving safety

The implementation of Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) programs has significantly improved the crash and fatality rates of novice teen drivers, but these rates remain unacceptably high. A review of adolescent development research was undertaken to identify potential areas of improvement. Research support for GDL was found to be strong, particularly regarding early acquisition of expertise in driving safety (beyond driving skill), and to limitations that reduce opportunities for distraction. GDL regimes are highly variable, and no US jurisdictions have implemented optimal regimes. Expanding and improving GDL to enhance acquisition of expertise and self-regulation are indicated for implementation and for applied research. Driver training that effectively incorporates safety goals along with driving skill is another target. The insurance industry will benefit from further GDL enhancements. Benefits may accrue to improved driver training, improved simulation devices during training, and automated safety feedback instrumentation.

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Supplemental Notes:
- Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier
Authors:
- Keating, Daniel P
Publication Date: 2007

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Print
Features: References; Tables;
Pagination: pp 147-157
Serial:
- Journal of Safety Research
- Volume: 38
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: Elsevier
- ISSN: 0022-4375
- Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00224375

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Adolescents; Distraction; Driver training; Driving; Graduated licensing; Novices; Teenage drivers; Traffic safety
Uncontrolled Terms: Human development
Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01051299
Record Type: Publication
Files: TRIS, ATRI
Created Date: Jun 6 2007 12:44PM