Organisation: Devon County Council
Date uploaded: 19th January 2011
Date published/launched: October 2010
The aim of this research was to examine the evidence regarding whether education, training and publicity (ETP) increases young drivers' safety on the roads.
In Devon, there were seven fatalities and 38 serious casualties of young drivers aged 17 – 24 in 2009. Overall in 2009 there were 571 casualties on Devon roads involving young drivers aged 17 – 24. 38% of road casualties in the South West are those aged 16 – 29 years old.
This report highlights available evidence to identify reasons for the over involvement of young drivers in road collisions, examines current ETP (Education, Training and Publicity) initiatives and considers recommendations for reducing collisions concerning young drivers in the future.
The aim of this research was to examine the evidence regarding whether education, training and publicity (ETP) increases young drivers’ safety on the roads. ETP aims to increase knowledge, awareness and skills related to safe driving. Ultimately, studies attempt to link ETP to a reduction in crash involvement, but this is often complex to explore.
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