national press foundation teen safety june 14, 2005
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National Press FoundationNational Press FoundationTeen SafetyTeen SafetyJune 14, 2005
AAA Foundation for AAA Foundation for Traffic SafetyTraffic Safety
•Established in 1947
•501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit
•Research Affiliate of AAA and AAA Motor Clubs
•North American Focus
Funded through Funded through
the generosity of the generosity of
and its membersand its members
MissionMission
• Identify traffic safety problems
• Foster research that seeks solutions
• Disseminate information and educational materials
Teen Driving FactsTeen Driving Facts
• Motor vehicle crashes are leading cause of death for teenagers
• 17 fatal crashes every day 8 teen drivers killed
Teen Driving Statistics - 2003Teen Driving Statistics - 2003
6,176 teen drivers in fatal crashes
5,194 teenagers died
2,842 teen drivers died (11% of all drivers)
Teen driver fatalities up 11% from 1993
1 in 5 teen drivers will crash in first year
First month (1,000-1,500 miles) of independent driving is riskiest
Teen Driving FactsTeen Driving Facts
Poor risk perception
Over confidence
Immaturity
Inexperience
Teen DriversTeen Drivers
Wear seat belts less often
Drive small cars
Are prone to fatigue
Susceptible to distractions
Drive Riskier
Teen DriversTeen Drivers
Teen DemographicsTeen Demographics
1982 53% of 16-17 licensed
2002 43% of 16-17 licensed
Substantial increase in teen population by 2007
Teen SafetyTeen Safety
Passenger Vehicle Driver Deaths Passenger Vehicle Driver Deaths Per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Per 100 Million Vehicle Miles
TraveledTraveled
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16 17 18 19 20 - 24 25 - 29 30 - 59 60 - 69 ≥ 70Driver Age
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Driver Deaths: Fatality Analysis Reporting System (NHTSA, 2001-2002).Vehicle Miles Travelled: Fatality Facts: Teenagers (IIHS, 2005).
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16 17 18 19 20 - 24 25 - 29 30 - 59 60 - 69 ≥ 70
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Passenger Vehicle Driver Deaths Passenger Vehicle Driver Deaths Per 100,000 Licensed DriversPer 100,000 Licensed Drivers
Driver Deaths: Fatality Analysis Reporting System (NHTSA, 2003).
Estimated Percent of Drivers in Estimated Percent of Drivers in Fatal Crashes Who Had Been Fatal Crashes Who Had Been Drinking (Drivers Age ≤ 20)Drinking (Drivers Age ≤ 20)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
1982 1987 1992 1997 2002
BAC ≥ 0.01
BAC ≥ 0.08
Traffic Safety Facts 2003 (NHTSA, 2005)
• Risk highest for independent, novice drivers
• Night (9-6am) 3 times the risk
• Passengers:
1 Passenger – 1.4 times the risk
2 Passengers – 1.9 times the risk
3 Passengers – 2.8 times the risk
GDL Background GDL Background
GDL Licensing Laws 1997GDL Licensing Laws 1997
States With GDL
No GDL States
GDL Licensing Laws 2005GDL Licensing Laws 2005
States With GDL
Teen crashes Down 9-37% (Selected States)
Teen fatalities/population Down 26% (1993-2003)
Teen fatalities Down 6% (GDL States)
But,
Teen fatalities/miles traveled No change
Teens continue to crash at alarming rates
GDL is WorkingGDL is Working
Driver EducationDriver Education
Little scientific evidence that driver education works
Much less emphasis in public schools
Market driving “cheaper, faster approach”
Very few, scientifically sound evaluations
Driver Education BackgroundDriver Education Background
Reducing the Crash Reducing the Crash Risk for Young Risk for Young
DriversDrivers
Guidelines for Evaluating Guidelines for Evaluating Driver Education ProgramsDriver Education Programs
driver-ZED updatedriver-ZED updateNationwide Evaluation of GDLNationwide Evaluation of GDL
States With GDLNo GDL States
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