Citation

Sherman K, Lapidus G, Gelven E, Banco L. Am. J. Health Behav. 2004; 28(5): 387-396.

Affiliation

Injury Prevention Center, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106, USA. ksherma@ccmckids.org

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, PNG Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15482968

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To assess teens' and parents' knowledge of teen driver safety and to compare teens' and parents' expectations about learning to drive and acquiring a driver's license. METHODS: A convenience sample of 613 Connecticut teens enrolled in commercial driving schools and one of their parents completed self-administered surveys. RESULTS: Significant differences between teens and parent expectations were noted in practice driving with a parent, driving to approved destinations, unlimited vehicle access, curfew, and teen passenger limits. CONCLUSIONS: The discrepancy between teens' and parents' expectations indicates the need to persuade and empower parents to manage their teen's driving experience more rigorously.

Language: en