Young Driver Survey

NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Researchhttps://doi.org/10.21949/15259642019PDFTech ReportWilbur, MelanieAbt Associates, Inc.United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Office of Behavioral Safety ResearchUnited States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationUnited StatesBehaviorTeenage driversHigh risk driversProblem driversDistractionImpaired driversSafetySeat beltsSeat belt useTraffic law enforcementSpeedingdistracted drivingyoung drivercrashspeedpolice enforcementimpaired drivingDOT HS 812 761DTNH22-13-C-00340Sifrit, KathySuggested APA Format Citation: Wilbur, M. (2019, October). Young driver survey (Report No. DOT HS 812 761). Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Final ReportThe over-representation of young drivers in crashes and road fatalities is a serious public health concern and imposes substantial human, social, and economic costs. Contributing factors to crash risk include exposure, inexperience, distraction, recklessness, and social influence from peer passengers. Fortunately, young driver motor vehicle crashes are preventable, and proven strategies can improve the safety of young drivers on the road. The Young Driver Survey explored traffic safety attitudes and beliefs of young people 16 to 21 years old residing in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. This questionnaire explored issues with the driving experiences of younger drivers and identified key challenges to safety measures. About 18,000 respondents (n = 17,698) completed the survey.129