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Accident risk and risk-taking behaviour among young drivers

Jonah, Brian A.·1986·Accident Analysis & Prevention

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This paper reviews the evidence relevant to the hypotheses that young (16-25) drivers are at greater risk of being involved in a casualty accident than older drivers and this greater risk is primarily a function of their propensity to take risks while driving. The first hypothesis is clearly supported by epidemiological research even when controlling for differences in the quantity and quality of road travel and driving experience. The second hypothesis is also supported by observational and self-report surveys of driving behaviour. Some of the research and theory bearing on risk perception and risk utility, possible mediators of risk-taking, is also reviewed.

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Authors: Jonah, B. A.
Affiliations: Transport Canada (CA)
Corresponding author: Jonah, Brian A.
Venue: Accident Analysis & Prevention
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 1986-08
Volume: 18
Issue: 4
Pages: 255-271
ISSN: 0001-4575 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/0001-4575(86)90041-2
OpenAlex: W2063588951
Cited by: 472
References: 68
Citations by year: 2026: 2 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 16 · 2021: 20 · 2020: 12 · 2019: 9 · 2018: 16 · 2017: 19 · 2016: 17 · 2015: 17 · 2014: 22 · 2013: 14 · 2012: 17
FWCI: 33.55
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
Locations: Accident Analysis & Prevention (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Physical Sciences › Engineering › Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality › Traffic and Road Safety
Health Sciences › Medicine › Geriatrics and Gerontology › Older Adults Driving Studies
Social Sciences › Safety Research › Occupational Health and Safety Research
Keywords: young drivers, crash risk, risk-taking, traffic accidents, risk perception, driver behavior
MeSH terms: Accidents, Traffic, Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, Adult, Alcohol Drinking, Alcoholic Intoxication, Automobile Driving, Humans, Risk, Risk-Taking, Seat Belts

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