Contribution of the components of graduated licensing to crash reductions

It has been established that graduated licensing systems lead to crash reductions among beginning drivers. What is the contribution of the various components of graduated licensing to these reductions, and how can their effectiveness be increased? A literature review and synthesis was conducted. Results showed that extended learner periods, nighttime restrictions, and passenger restrictions have contributed to crash reductions. Presently there is insufficient evidence concerning the contribution of seat belt or cell phone provisions, or contingent advancement penalties. There is more to learn about graduated licensing and its component features. However, there are ways to increase the contribution of all the components through stronger laws and greater compliance. With the right kind of community commitment and focus, substantial further reductions in young driver crashes are achievable. These results can guide states in establishing graduated licensing systems that maximize crash reductions.

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  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6V6F-4NBRT2N-1/2/74043807fa08e66cd0dcb024970cd24b
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1800052
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier
• Authors:
  • Williams, Allan F
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 177-184
• 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: Compliance; Crash rates; Graduated licensing; Laws and legislation; Literature reviews; Novices; Teenage drivers; Traffic crashes
• Uncontrolled Terms: Night driving; Passenger restrictions
• Subject Areas: Highways; Law; Safety and Human Factors; I81: Accident Statistics; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01051313
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Jun 6 2007 12:44PM