TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2020//
TI  - Adolescent drivers - are we doing enough?
JO  - Journal of law and medicine
A1  - Beran, Roy G.
SP  - 282
EP  - 288
VL  - 28
IS  - 1
N2  - The minimum eligible driving age in Australia is 15 years 9 months, in the Australian Capital Territory, and 16 years elsewhere in the country. Approval to  drive mandates: appropriate age; completing computer-generated testing; and  monitored Graduated Licensing Schemes. The National Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020,  released by the Australian Transport Council, either has been or is being  implemented, including sponsorship of the Australasian College of Road Safety and  establishing Cabinet representation for road safety. Factors include: driving  ability; developmental factors; personality; demographics; general environment; and  driving environment. The Graduated Licensing process has counted driver  inexperience, but immaturity and peer pressure remain additional considerations. Complementing Graduated Licensing, parental and respected directives and guidance  are essential to minimise negative peer pressure. Specific counselling and other  targeted interventions may also assist. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or  adolescent epilepsy demand appropriate management to facilitate driving in  accordance with the AUSTROADS Guidelines. A composite targeted approach is required  to deal with adolescent road fatalities and injuries.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1320-159X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -