Reduction of in a Young Driver Crashes Controlled Pilot Study
- 11 October 1971
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 218 (2) , 233-237
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1971.03190150053011
Abstract
Previous research indicates a high accident rate for young male drivers aged 18 to 20 years. In a pilot study, high-school seniors in a countermeasure program achieved a 50% reduction in their accident rate compared to a control group during a two-year follow-up period. A similar reduction occurred in the accident rate per 100 drivers weighted by severity of crashes among the countermeasure drivers. The results are not statistically significant, but show promise for current trials in large populations. The countermeasure program had two components, small group discussions weekly for seven weeks, and personalized driving letters sent to pilot program seniors at six-month intervals following the discussion workshop.Keywords
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