Citation

Mayhew DR, Simpson HM. Proc. Int. Counc. Alcohol Drugs Traffic Safety Conf. 2002; 2002: 229-235.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, The author(s) and the Council, Publisher International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety)

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Abstract

Graduated driver licensing (GDL) has been implemented in numerous jurisdictions in North America and elsewhere to address the elevated crash risk of novice drivers, particularly young ones. Such a system phases in on-road driving, allowing beginners to gain their initial experience under conditions that are less risky. This paper examines the impact of GDL programs in Canada and the United States on alcohol-related crashes. Although every evaluation conducted to date has reported positive benefits overall, evidence for the effectiveness of GDL on alcohol-related crashes has been mixed. Reasons for this apparent inconsistency in the findings are discussed.