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National Press Foundation Teen Safety June 14, 2005

National Press Foundation Teen Safety June 14, 2005. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Established in 1947 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Research Affiliate of AAA and AAA Motor Clubs North American Focus. Funded through the generosity of and its members. Mission.

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National Press Foundation Teen Safety June 14, 2005

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  1. National Press Foundation Teen Safety June 14, 2005

  2. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety • Established in 1947 • 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit • Research Affiliate of AAA and AAA Motor Clubs • North American Focus

  3. Funded through the generosity of and its members

  4. Mission • Identify traffic safety problems • Foster research that seeks solutions • Disseminate information and educational materials

  5. Teen Driving Facts • Motor vehicle crashes are leading cause of death for teenagers • 17 fatal crashes every day • 8 teen drivers killed

  6. Teen 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

  7. Teen Driving Facts 1 in 5 teen drivers will crash in first year First month (1,000-1,500 miles) of independent driving is riskiest

  8. Teen Drivers Poor risk perception Over confidence Immaturity Inexperience

  9. Teen Drivers Wear seat belts less often Drive small cars Are prone to fatigue Susceptible to distractions Drive Riskier

  10. Teen Demographics 1982 53% of 16-17 licensed 2002 43% of 16-17 licensed Substantial increase in teen population by 2007

  11. Teen Safety

  12. Passenger Vehicle Driver Deaths Per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled Driver Deaths: Fatality Analysis Reporting System (NHTSA, 2001-2002). Vehicle Miles Travelled: Fatality Facts: Teenagers (IIHS, 2005).

  13. Passenger Vehicle Driver Deaths Per 100,000 Licensed Drivers Driver Deaths: Fatality Analysis Reporting System (NHTSA, 2003).

  14. Estimated Percent of Drivers in Fatal Crashes Who Had Been Drinking (Drivers Age ≤ 20) Traffic Safety Facts 2003 (NHTSA, 2005)

  15. GDL Background • 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

  16. GDL Licensing Laws 1997 States With GDL No GDL States

  17. GDL Licensing Laws 2005 States With GDL

  18. GDL is Working Teen crashes Down 9-37% (Selected States) Teen fatalities/population Down 26% (1993-2003) Teen fatalities Down 6% (GDL States) But, Teen fatalities/miles traveledNo change Teens continue to crash at alarming rates

  19. Driver Education

  20. Driver Education Background Little scientific evidence that driver education works Much less emphasis in public schools Market driving “cheaper, faster approach” Very few, scientifically sound evaluations

  21. Reducing the Crash Risk for Young Drivers Nationwide Evaluation of GDL Guidelines for Evaluating Driver Education Programs driver-ZED update States With GDL No GDL States

  22. For more information, please visit: www.aaafoundation.org

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