Young Drivers: The Road to Safety

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

European Conference of Ministers of Transport, author, issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teenage automobile drivers.

Traffic safety.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (260 p.)

Place of Publication:

OECD Publishing 2006

Paris : OECD Publishing, 2006.

Summary:

With traffic crashes being the single greatest killer of those aged 15-24 in OECD countries, this report provides an overview of the scope of the problem of young driver risk, its primary causes and concrete options to combat it. It systematically examines the specifics of young driver crashes as well as the factors behind the risk such as drugs and alcohol, fatigue, skills acquired, and motivation for safe driving. It then examines countermeasures currently employed as well as new technological innovations which might be helpful.

Contents:

Executive Summary

Introduction

Chapter 1. The Problem of Young, Novice Drivers

Young Driver Crash Data

Quantifying the Problem

Basic Characteristics of Young, Novice Driver Risk

Specifics of Young, Novice Driver Crashes

The Costs of Young Driver Risk

Countries at Different Levels of Motorisation

Conclusions

Chapter 2. Young Drivers' Behaviour and Risk Exposure: Factors Behind the Problem

General "Nature" and "Nurture" Aspects of Young, Novice Driver Risk

Acute Impairments

The Acquisition of Driving Skills

The Willingness to Drive Safely and Self-Assessment

Risk-Enhancing Factors

Chapter 3. Countermeasures

Issues Regarding Group Selection, Outcome Criteria, and the Value of Evaluation Studies

The Imact of General Road Safety Measures on Young Driver Risk

Classification of Licensing Ssytems in Use and Current Tools

Effectiveness of Individual Elements in the Licensing Process

Protective Measures for Solo Driving

Influencing Safety Motivation in Solo Driving

Young Male Drivers: In Search of Effective Measures

A Survey of Experts' Views on the Potential Effectiveness of Countermeasures

Chapter 4. Areas for New Improvements

Non-Regulatory Measures

Technology-Based Solutions

Conclusions.

ISBN:

9786611747336

1-281-74733-5

92-821-1335-3