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Crash involvements of 16-year-old drivers

Article Abstract:

The majority of US states issue motor vehicle driver's licenses starting at age 16, and it has been shown that 16 year old drivers have high crash rates. Results of an examination into all reported crashes estimated in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's General Estimates System for 16-year old drivers, were compared to crash involvements of other teenagers and older drivers, as well as fatal injury crash involvements detailed by the Fatal Accident Reporting System. 16-year olds were more likely to be involved in single vehicle crashes, to be charged with moving violations and to be found culpable for the crashes.

Traffic accidents, Teenage automobile drivers, Teenage drivers

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Evaluation of California's safety belt law change from secondary to primary enforcement

Article Abstract:

A survey of drivers in California regarding the impact of the change from secondary to primary belt law shows a significant positive change towards wearing seat belts. Drivers at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) report having greater knowledge of the law after the change. The observed increase in the use of safety belts is associated with reductions in motor vehicle occupant injury. This change is a function of the law change itself rather than of increased enforcement of the law by the police.

California, Motor vehicle drivers, Automobiles, Traffic, Automobile drivers, Seat belts

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How long-haul motor carriers determine truck driver work schedules: the role of shipper demands

Article Abstract:

This article shows that tight truck drivers' schedules are not entirely attributable to shipper demands. Data from dispatcher interviews suggests revenue, delivery deadlines, and hours-of-service per driver were significant factors in scheduling.

Methods, Management, Trucking, Influence, Scheduling (Management), Truck drivers, Shipping industry, Work rules

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