Citation

Levy DT. Risk Anal. 1988; 8(4): 569-574.

Affiliation

Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, Society for Risk Analysis, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3244865

Abstract

This study examines the effect of state driving age, learning permit, driver's education, and curfew laws on 15-17-year-old driver fatality rates. A multivariate regression model is estimated for 47 states and nine years. The minimum legal driving age and curfew laws are found to be important determinants of fatalities. Driver's education and learning permits have smaller effects. The relationship between rates of licensure and driving age, education, and curfew laws is also examined. In each case, a more restrictive policy is found to reduce licensure of 15-17 year olds. The results suggest that the imposition of curfew laws and higher minimum driving ages are particularly effective traffic safety policies.

Language: en