Contribution of the components of graduated licensing to crash reductions.
OBJECTIVE
It has been established that graduated licensing systems lead to crash reductions among beginning drivers. What is the contribution of the various components of graduated licensing to these reductions, and how can their effectiveness be increased?


METHODS
Literature review and synthesis.


RESULTS
Extended learner periods, nighttime restrictions, and passenger restrictions have contributed to crash reductions. Presently there is insufficient evidence concerning the contribution of seat belt or cell phone provisions, or contingent advancement penalties.


CONCLUSIONS
There is more to learn about graduated licensing and its component features. However, there are ways to increase the contribution of all the components through stronger laws and greater compliance. With the right kind of community commitment and focus, substantial further reductions in young driver crashes are achievable.


CONCLUSIONS
The results can guide states in establishing graduated licensing systems that maximize crash reductions.
Williams
Allan F
AF
awilliams@iihs.org
D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000367:Age Factors; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000193:education* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D040421:Cell Phone / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008004:Licensure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011640:Public Policy; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012449:Safety / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States