@article{ref1,
title="Exploring the safety implications of young drivers' behavior, attitudes and perceptions",
journal="Accident analysis and prevention",
year="2013",
author="Hassan, Hany M. and Abdel-Aty, Mohamed Ahmed",
volume="50",
number="",
pages="361-370",
abstract="The present study aims at identifying and quantifying significant factors (i.e., demographic, aberrant driving behavior) associated with young drivers' involvement in at-fault crashes or traffic citations at the ages of 16-17 (while having the Operational License) and 18-24 years old (while having the Full License). A second objective was to investigate the main reason(s) for involvement in risky driving behavior by young drivers. The data used for the analyses were obtained from a self-reported questionnaire survey carried out among 680 young drivers in Central Florida. To achieve these goals, the structural equation modeling approach was adopted. The results revealed that aggressive violations, in-vehicle distractions and demographic characteristics were the significant factors affecting young drivers' involvement in at-fault crashes or traffic violations at the age of 16-17. However, in-vehicle distractions, attitudes toward speeding and demographic characteristics were the significant factors affecting young drivers' crash risk at 18-24. Additionally, the majority of participants reported that &quot;running late&quot; is the main reason for taking risk while driving (i.e., speeding, accept short gaps, or drive so close to the car in front) followed by &quot;racing other cars&quot;. Additionally, &quot;exceed speed limits&quot; was the main reason for receiving traffic citations at 16-17 and 18-24 age groups. Practical suggestions on how to reduce crash risk and promote safe driving among young drivers are also discussed.   Keywords: Driver distraction;<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0001-4575",
doi="10.1016/j.aap.2012.05.003",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2012.05.003"
}