The development of risky driving in adolescence

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This article examines the relationship between age, gender, and risky driving in adolescents in New Zealand. Results indicate that older students and males reported increased levels of dangerous driving and significantly riskier attitudes toward behaviors such as speeding, using seat-belts, and drinking while driving.

High school students, Surveys, Age (Psychology), Age differences (Psychology), Attitudes, Adolescent psychology, Attitude (Psychology)

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Seat-belt use and related behaviors among young adults

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This study investigates factors involved in seat-belt use and nonuse in young adults in New Zealand. Results indicate that seat belt use is strongly associated with educational level, gender, and car seat location and that factors contributing to nonuse include forgetfulness, discomfort, and perceptions of low risk.

Automobiles, Seat belts, Risk perception, New Zealanders

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Changes in risky driving behavior from age 21 to 26 years

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This article investigates whether risky driving behavior declines with age. Topics include inexperience, impulsiveness, substance abuse, and maturity.

Measurement, Influence, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Motor vehicle drivers, Automobile drivers, Age groups, Intelligence (Psychology), Wisdom, Age and intelligence

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