Authors
Compton, R. P. & Ellison-Potter, P.
Publisher
US Department of Transportation
Website Section
Driver Types
Method
Literature review
Abstract
This document is a report to the US Congress by NHTSA. It summarizes what is known about the teen driver crash problem and reviews the research regarding major contributing factors to the high teen crash rate. It includes a brief review of a variety of programs designed to decrease teen driver crashes, such as educational programs, laws and sanctions, and licensing programs. The study and report concludes with recommendations based on research for developing and implementing interventions, mainly the strengthening of GDL programs.
Reference
Compton, R. P. & Ellison-Potter, P. (2008). Teen driver crashes: A report to congress. US DOT HS 811 005. Washington, D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Related Topics
Reducing, crashes, teen driver, traffic safety, teen, driving behaviors, driving, collision, young drivers, protecting, highway safety, safe, risk, countermeasure
