Authors
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publisher
US Department of Transportation
Website Section
Driver Types
Method
Descriptive analysis
Abstract
This factsheet contains limited information and statistics about graduated driver licensing programs in the US. Data from the FARS database were analyzed. Key findings included:
-Motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 20 years.
-States with nighttime driving restrictions showed crash reductions of up to 60 percent during restricted hours.
-GDL programs have been shown to reduce crashes caused by young drivers.
Reference
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2008) Traffic Safety Facts Laws: Graduated Driver Licensing System. US DOT HS 810 888W. Washington, D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
