BEHAVIORAL TRAFFIC SAFETY COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM

BTSCRP Research Report 13:Outcomes of Variability in Teen Driving Experience and Exposure: Evidence from Naturalistic Driving Studies

Motor vehicle crash rates for teen drivers during the learner's permit phase are relatively low and comparable to those of adult drivers. However, once teenagers begin driving independently, the crash risk increases significantly at licensure and remains high during the first few months of solo driving.

BTSCRP Research Report 13, from TRB's Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program, provides insights on how exposure to driving during the learner's permit period and the first months of driving independently, including driving in diverse environments, impacts safety outcomes in later driving.

BTSCRP Research Report 15: Teen Driving Performance Associated with Distraction, ADHD, and Other Risk Factors

Young drivers with neurodevelopmental disabilities may be at more risk for motor vehicle crashes due to behavior characteristics commonly associated with these conditions. In recent years, a growing body of research has examined driving risks for teens with autism and those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

BTSCRP Research Report 15, from TRB's Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program, provides further insights into traffic safety risks for teen drivers with different levels of ADHD. The report concludes that teen drivers with ADHD tend to look away from the road more frequently and may be at an elevated risk for missed hazards.