Young Drivers

Research

Generational Perspective on Teen and Older Drivers on Traffic Safety in Rural and Urban Communities
Minnesota Department of Transportation, 2008
Mn/DOT 2005-41 [Technical Summary (PDF)]

Developing Driving Support Systems to Mitigate Behavioral Risk Patterns Among Teen Drivers
University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies, 2007
CTS 07-05

Eye Movement Patterns for Novice Teen Drivers: Does 6 Months of Driving Experience Make a Difference? (PDF)
Transportation Research Board, 2007

Eyeglance Behavior of Novice Teen and Experienced Adult Drivers (PDF)
Transportation Research Board, 2006

Videos and other resources

Minnesota State Patrol video presentations

The Minnesota State Patrol is using two powerful highway safety video presentations to make an impact on teenage drivers. The presentations, titled “How to Save a Life” and “Young Forever,” aim to communicate the seriousness of the life-and-death decisions teens make while driving. According to Minnesota State Patrol Captain Matt Langer, “The goal is to grab young people and their parents as well, and spark conversation between the two.”

The “How to Save a Life” presentation has been so engaging that local television news station FOX 9 broadcast a special report in June 2009 highlighting the State Patrol's efforts with the video.

Although the videos are not publicly distributed, Minnesota State Patrol troopers have visited hundreds of schools and other public forums to show the videos and answer questions. Those interested in scheduling a presentation should contact Lieutenant Eric Roeske at eric.roeske@state.mn.us.

Protecting Teen Drivers: A Guidebook for State Highway Safety Offices
Governors Highway Safety Association, 2010
This guide examines six strategies SHSOs can champion that have been proven to be effective or demonstrated significant promise in addressing teen driver safety: legislation/policy, enforcement, parental programs, education, peer education, and general strategies.

AT&T Don't Text While Driving Documentary

Don’t Text and Drive! 2010 Teen PSA Contest Winners
Features winning videos from the 2010 Teen PSA Contest.

Teen Driving: Tools and Resources
Allstate Insurance Company
Contains helpful resources for parents of teen drivers: a five-step action plan, driving contract, tips for preparing your teen driver, and more.