Citation

Weiss JC. Pediatrics 2006; 118(6): 2570-2581.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2006-2830

PMID

17142548

Abstract

Motor vehicle-related injuries to adolescents continue to be of paramount importance to society. Since the original policy statement on the teenaged driver was published in 1996, there have been substantial changes in many state laws and much new research on this topic. There is a need to provide pediatricians with up-to-date information and materials to facilitate appropriate counseling and anticipatory guidance. This statement describes why teenagers are at greater risk of motor vehicle-related injuries, suggests topics suitable for office-based counseling, describes innovative programs, and proposes preventive interventions for pediatricians, parents, legislators, educators, and other child advocates.

Language: en