Age of drinking onset predicts young adults' self-reported drink-driving.

This study examined the age of onset of regular drinking as a predictor of self-reported drink driving behavior in young adulthood, using longitudinal adolescent and young adult survey data. There was a strong relationship between drinking onset age and young adult drink-driving level: those with drinking onset under age 14 were more likely to report more severe levels of young adult drink-driving. These findings offer sound, longitudinal evidence of the relationship between early drinking onset and young adult drink-driving level and underscore the need for early prevention efforts. (Author/publisher) For the covering abstract of the conference see ITRD Abstract No. E201067.