A report on the Cochrane review of graduated driver training and licensing programs.

Author(s)
Gavin, A.L. & Palamara, P.
Year
Abstract

It is well recognised that young and inexperienced drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash compared with older, more experienced drivers. Graduated driver training and licensing (GDTL) is underpinned by the concept of minimising the exposure of novice drivers to high risk driving conditions and gradually removing restrictions to these higher risk situations as the driver becomes more experienced. Hartling et al (2004) reported in a recent Cochrane Review of 13 evaluations that GDTL is effective in reducing crash rates (See also C 30276 fo). The results and limitations of this review are discussed along with implications for licensing in Western Australia. A number of recommendations were made regarding future research and refining the existing GDTL program in Western Australia. (Author/publisher)

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C 34747 [electronic version only] /83 /73 / ITRD E212807
Source

Crawley, WA, University of Western Australia, Injury Research Centre (IRC), 2004, VI + 21 p., 19 ref.; Research Report RR 148 - ISBN 1-876999-54-3

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