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Citation

Tyler S. J. Australas. Coll. Road Saf. 2015; 26(4): 39-45.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Australasian College of Road Safety)

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Abstract

Young novice drivers in the first six months of their provisional licence phase have higher crash and fatality rates which are disproportionate to other road users. The 'Rotary U Turn the Wheel' road safety program was developed to educate novice drivers of these risks, changes in attitude and behaviour, and to support the school curriculum in this area of road safety. A survey of year 11 students aimed to benchmark issues and factors that impact both positively and negatively on road safety for 16-18 year old novice drivers. Anonymity allowed students to candidly discuss issues that affected their driving experiences as well as personal issues that may also affect road safety in this vulnerable group. Discussion included involvement in accidents and infringements; high risk behaviours; media advertising and its effect; personal drug use; medication; as well as any medical issues that could affect their driving ability. The study results will form the basis of an educational review of the U Turn the Wheel program to ensure best practices are employed in the program and teaching content is current and relevant to the target audience.


Language: en

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