tips for young drivers and young passengers dr bridie scott-parker, research fellow 1
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Tips for young drivers and young passengers
Dr Bridie Scott-Parker, Research Fellow
USCARUniversity of the Sunshine Coast Accident Research
Young drivers
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Teen driver risk factors
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1. Driver2. Passenger3. Broader social influences4. Journey5. Vehicle and crash
These variables can and do interact, increasing risk.
The Driver
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Driver risk factors
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AgeGender PersonalityAttitudesRurality Emotional stateSensitivity to rewardLicence type
Driving experienceHazard perception Seat belt useFatigueDistraction Alcohol/illicit drugsIntentions/willingnessPrior driving behaviour
The Passenger
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Passenger risk factors
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AgeGender Number
Other Social Influences
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Broader social influence risk factors
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ParentsFriendsOther driversPolice
The Journey
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Journey risk factors
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PurposeExposure Time of day Day of week
The Journey
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Vehicle and crash risk factors
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Vehicle ownershipVehicle ageVehicle size
Type of crashSeverity of crashNumber of vehicles in crash
Tips for Learners
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• Get a wide variety of driving practice over a long period of time• Different driving circumstances
• Roads, supervisors, passengers, time of day, weather, other road users
• Different personal circumstances• Mood, alertness
Tips for Learners
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• Where are you going to drive, in what vehicle, and with whom when you have your P plates?• Practice that now!
Tips for Learners
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• Where are you going to drive, in what vehicle, and with whom when you have your P plates?• Practice that now!
• You can always change your mind!
Tips for Provisional drivers
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• Do you need to drive? • What are alternatives to driving?• What is your back-up plan?
Tips for Provisional drivers
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• Do you need to drive? • What are alternatives to driving?• What is your back-up plan?
• What are your risk factors? Manage these in advance• How you drive…• Where you drive…• When you drive…• Who you drive…• What you drive…
Tips for Passengers of Young Drivers
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• Do you need to be a passenger?• Alternatives?• How did the driver behave last time you were a passenger?• What is your back-up plan?
Tips for Passengers of Young Drivers
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• Do you need to be a passenger?• Alternatives?• How did the driver behave last time you were a passenger?• What is your back-up plan?
• Be a safe passenger • Co-driving
Tips for Passengers of Young Drivers
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• Do you need to be a passenger?• Alternatives?• How did the driver behave last time you were a passenger?• What is your back-up plan?
• Be a safe passenger • Co-driving
• Is the driver being a safe driver?• What can you do?• Best line ever?
You can change your mind!
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Attention: Learner drivers!
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• Do you have (or about to get) a Learner licence? • In May, will you have less than 15 hours in your logbook?• Are you aged 16-19 years? • Would you like to participate in a research
project in the University’s new driving simulator?
• If you answered yes to these questions, please collect a Research Participant Information Sheet to read more, and contact Dr Bridie Scott-Parker ([email protected]) – Mum or Dad will also participate in the study (in a different driving
simulator), so check with them first!
