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Graduated driver licensing (GDL) in the United States in 2016: A literature review and commentary.
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Journal of Safety Research . Dec2017, Vol. 63, p29-41. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- This is the sixth in a series of reviews of research on graduated driver licensing (GDL) published in the Journal of Safety Research , the present review covering the period mid-2012 through 2016. In the two decades since GDL programs began to be introduced on a widespread basis in the United States, a vast amount of research has been published. The current review discusses recent research and the present state of knowledge on the following topics: characteristics of the novice driver population; effects of GDL on crashes for ages 16–19; the learner and intermediate periods; night and passenger restrictions; cellphone laws; GDL for older novices; enforcement of GDL rules; and programs attempting to influence GDL compliance and safe driving practices in general. GDL stands out as a successful policy for reducing teen driver crashes and is worth building on to extend its benefits. Strengthening existing GDL programs has the most potential for producing further crash reductions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00224375
- Volume :
- 63
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Safety Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 126514925
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2017.08.010