| Title | Driver License Testing of Young Novice Drivers [Traffic Tech] |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 61639 |
| Corporate Creator | United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Publisher | United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Publication Date | 20101101 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Driver license tests are designed to ensure that people using public roadways have a minimum level of driving skill and an awareness of safe driving practices and road laws. License applicants proceed through the administrative processes of their respective licensing agencies, and must take and pass the actual examinations. In addition to successfully navigating the testing process, young novice drivers also must adhere to graduated driver licensing (GDL) policies, which govern driving practice both before and after licensure. Popular belief holds that license tests of increased difficulty require more preparation, and that more study and practice increase knowledge and driving competence, leading to safer driving.While a logical assumption,the relationship between testing rigor and safe driving is unclear. This relationship was explored via contract work, supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The researchers documented the methods of driving licensure in the United States, classified the tests by quality and difficulty, and compared States with more rigorous testing to States with less rigorous testing in terms of teens’ self-reported risky driving behaviors, teen crashes, suspensions, and convictions. The researchers also completed a review of licensing exams in other countries. During this project, Connecticut upgraded its driver licensing exam, providing an opportunity to conduct a case study to evaluate the impact of the new testing requirements on teens’ behavior and perceptions. |
| Rosap ID | dot:2058 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/2058 |
| TRT Terms | Driver licensing; Teenage drivers; Driving tests; Behavior; Testing; Graduated licensing |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1634980 |
| Report Number | Number 399 |
| Availability | NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Research |
| Resource type | Brief |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/61000/61600/61639/tt399.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |