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Simons-Morton, Bruce G.; Hartos, Jessica L.; Leaf, William A.; Preusser, David F. – Journal of Adolescent Research, 2006
This report describes intervention effects on parent-imposed driving limits on novice young drivers at licensure. Parent-adolescent dyads (4,344) completed baseline surveys at permit and were randomly assigned to intervention or comparison groups. Intervention families received persuasive communications related to protection motivation theory…
Descriptors: Intervention, Coping, Traffic Safety, Adolescents
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Preusser, David F.; Leaf, William A. – Journal of Safety Research, 2003
Describes the phase in a graduated driver-licensing system that includes the provisional license, which allows young people to drive under certain restrictions. Discusses how the licensing system has emerged as an important factor in reducing crash rates among teenage drivers. (Contains 1 table, 2 figures, and 18 references.) (WFA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Driver Education, High School Students, High Schools