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Citation

Scott-Parker BJ, Watson BC, King MJ, Hyde MK. Traffic Injury Prev. 2012; 13(3): 213-218.

Affiliation

Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety-Queensland (CARRS-Q), Queensland University of Technology , Queensland , Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15389588.2011.638683

PMID

22607243

Abstract

Objective: On-road driving before gaining a valid license (prelicense driving) represents a risk for all road users. Prelicense driving among young people who obtained a provisional license within an enhanced graduated driver licensing program in Queensland, Australia, was investigated. Methods: Recently licensed drivers (n = 1032) aged 17 to 19 years (M = 17.54) completed a survey exploring their driving experiences while on their learner's license. Six months later, 355 of these drivers completed the same survey exploring their experiences on their provisional (intermediate) license. Results: Twelve percent of participants reported prelicense driving. Prelicense drivers reported significantly more risky driving as learners and provisional drivers. Conclusions: Prelicense drivers not only place themselves and other road users at risk at the time but also continue to do so through their subsequent risky driving. Prelicense driving should be discouraged, and parents should be encouraged to monitor car use and the driving behavior of their children.


Language: en

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