teenage driving (peter kissinger)
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National Press FoundationNational Press Foundation
Teen SafetyTeen Safety
June 14, 2005
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AAA Foundation forAAA 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
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Funded throughFunded through
the generosity ofthe generosity of
and its membersand its members
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MissionMission
Identify traffic safety problems
Foster research that seeks
solutions
Disseminate information and
educational materials
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Teen Driving FactsTeen Driving Facts
Motor vehicle crashes are leading cause of
death for teenagers 17 fatal crashes every day
teen drivers killed
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Teen Driving StatisticsTeen Driving Statistics -- 20032003
6,176 teen drivers in fatal crashes
5,194 teenagers died2,842 teen drivers died (11% of all drivers)
Teen driver fatalities up 11% from 1993
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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
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Poor risk perception
Over confidenceImmaturity
Inexperience
Teen DriversTeen Drivers
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Wear seat belts less often
Drive small carsAre prone to fatigue
Susceptible to distractions
Drive Riskier
Teen DriversTeen Drivers
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Teen DemographicsTeen Demographics
1982 53% of 16-17 licensed
2002 43% of 16-17 licensed
Substantial increase in teen population by2007
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Teen SafetyTeen Safety
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Passenger Vehicle Driver DeathsPassenger Vehicle Driver Deaths
Per 100 Million Vehicle MilesPer 100 Million Vehicle MilesTraveledTraveled
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Driver Deaths: Fatality Analysis eporting System (NHTSA, 001 00 ).
Vehicle Miles Travelled: Fatality Facts: Teenagers (IIHS, 00 ).
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PassengerVehicle Driver DeathsPassengerVehicle Driver Deaths
Per 100,000 Licensed DriversPer 100,000 Licensed Drivers
Driver Deaths:Fatality nalysis Reporting System(NHTS , 2003).
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Estimated Percent of Drivers inEstimated Percent of Drivers in
Fatal Crashes Who Had BeenFatal Crashes Who Had BeenDrinking (Drivers Age 20)Drinking (Drivers Age 20)
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2 2 2002
BAC 0.01
BAC 0.08
Traffic Safety Facts 200 (NHTSA, 200 )
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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 risk3 Passengers 2.8 times the risk
GDL BackgroundGDL Background
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GDLLicensing Laws 1997GDLLicensing Laws 1997
States WithGDL
No GDL States
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GDLLicensing Laws 2005GDLLicensing Laws 2005
States WithGDL
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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 Working
GDL is Working
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DriverE
ducationDriverE
ducation
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Little scientific evidence that driver education
works
Much less emphasis in public schools
Market driving cheaper, faster approach
Very few, scientifically sound evaluations
DriverE
ducation BackgroundDriverE
ducation Background
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Reducing the CrashReducing the Crash
Risk for YoungRisk for Young
DriversDrivers
Guidelines forEvaluatingGuidelines forEvaluatingDriverEducation ProgramsDriverEducation Programs
driverdriver--ZED updateZED updateNationwide Evaluation ofGDLNationwide Evaluation ofGDL
States WithGDLNoGDL States
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