Survey explores teen driving behavior in Central Valley, Los Angeles high schools
Teenage drivers, particularly new drivers, have higher crash rates than adults. We surveyed 2,144 teenage drivers in California about their driving practices, factors influencing driving behavior, and views on driver education and resources. Teens wanted updated driver edu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
2009-05-01
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| Series: | California Agriculture |
| Online Access: | http://calag.ucanr.edu/archive/?article=ca.v063n04p208 |
| Summary: | Teenage drivers, particularly new drivers, have higher crash rates than adults. We
surveyed 2,144 teenage drivers in California about their driving practices, factors
influencing driving behavior, and views on driver education and resources. Teens wanted
updated driver education courses and more behind-the-wheel training while learning
to drive. They identified parents as their most important resource when learning to
drive and also reported that parents were less likely to enforce the rule prohibiting
driving with teen passengers than other driving rules. Teens described behavior by
teen passengers that distracted them while driving. The findings indicate that new
drivers benefit greatly from graduated driver licensing laws. |
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| ISSN: | 0008-0845 2160-8091 |