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The study, published in the journal Pediatrics and conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) with colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan, could help identify which skill deficits put young new drivers at higher risk for crashes.

Virtual driving assessment predicts risk of crashing for newly licensed teen...

Nov 27, 2023

Driving skills measured at the time of licensure on a virtual driving assessment (VDA), which exposes drivers to common serious crash scenarios, can help...

The report, Young Drivers and Traffic Fatalities: 20 Years of Progress on the Road to Zero, includes an analysis of Fatality Analysis Reporting System data for 2002-2021 and identifies the policies and programs responsible for the gains in teen driver safety and makes recommendations for building on that success.

Fatal crashes involving young drivers drops 38 percent over the past...

Nov 15, 2023

The crash and fatality rates for drivers under 21 has improved drastically over the past two decades, according to a new study by the...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said teens lack experience behind the wheel and encouraged parents to set aside time to practice driving with them.

Parents encouraged to be role models behind the wheel

Nov 6, 2023

Parents in the US are being urged to be good role models to teen drivers by demonstrating responsible driving behind the wheel. The National Highway...

A new report which focuses on children killed or seriously injured on Irish roads, published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed that approximately two in three child casualties from 2014 to 2022 were either a pedestrian or a cyclist.

Rise in the number of children killed on Ireland’s roads

Oct 31, 2023

A new report which focuses on children killed or seriously injured on Irish roads, published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed that...

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) together with An Garda Síochána and the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA), issued the advice as part of Tyre Safety Day, held earlier in October.

New drivers in Ireland urged to check their tires

Oct 27, 2023

New drivers in Ireland are being encouraged to check tires when purchasing their first car. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) together with An Garda Síochána...

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and public safety partners across Florida to recognize the national event.

Parents and caregivers encouraged to talk to their teens about safe...

Oct 25, 2023

Parents and caregivers in Florida have been encouraged to promote safe driving to their teens as part of National Teen Driver Safety Week. Florida Department...

Karima Delli, the MEP in charge of drafting the European Parliament’s response to a European Commission proposal to revise rules on driving licences has called for a number of changes that could boost road safety.

Support for graduated driving licenses

Oct 6, 2023

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has said it supports the idea of introducing graduated driving licenses. Karima Delli, the MEP in charge of drafting...

None of the four minivans tested by the IIHS earned an acceptable or good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now emphasizes back seat safety.

Minivans don’t make the grade when it comes to rear-seat safety,...

Oct 4, 2023

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has called for better back seat safety in minivans after its latest crash tests. None of the four...

Student-led organisation Kaitiaki o Ara/SADD is kicking off its initiative, Student Advocates for Everyone’s Road safety or SAFER September, which is an opportunity for students to contribute to their community by leading and inspiring others to change their behaviour on the road for the better.

Campaign calls for safe driving all year round

Sep 18, 2023

An annual month-long road safety campaign, encouraging Kiwi youth to lead their peers and influence those around them to make better road safety decisions...