The Effect of Passengers and Risk-Taking Friends on Risky Driving and Crashes/Near Crashes Among Novice Teenagers

摘要

PurposeThe high crash rates of novice teenage drivers are thought to be due to inexperience and risky driving behavior, exacerbated by passengers, night, and other complex driving conditions. This research examined factors associated with crashear crash and risky driving rates among novice teenagers, including night vs day, passenger presence and characteristics, and driver psychosocial factors.