The U.S. and many other countries have been stalled for several years in efforts to reduce the toll of impaired driving. Focusing on specific high-risk populations may be one way to gain a better understanding of the problems we face and better guidance regarding possible strategies for reducing risk. One population that poses particularly high risk as well as unique problems is young drivers. High crash risk for young drivers starts at the youngest age when drivers are just learning and extends into the mid twenties. In a two-day workshop, the TRB Committee on Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Transportation brought together experts from around the world to discuss issues related to alcohol and drug impairment among young drivers (16—24). The workshop covered the nature of the impaired driving problem among young drivers as well as a range of strategies to reduce the problem. This Circular provides an overview of the workshop as well as the background papers produced for the workshop. (Author/publisher)
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