The risk of serious crashes is notably higher among young and novice drivers. This increased risk is due to several factors, including a lack of recognition of dangerous situations, an overestimation of driving skills, and vulnerability to peer pressure. Recently, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have been integrated into vehicles to help mitigate crashes linked to these factors. While numerous studies have examined ADAS broadly, few have specifically investigated its effects on young and novice drivers. This study aimed to address that gap by exploring ADAS’s impact on these drivers. Most studies in this review conclude that ADAS is beneficial for young and novice drivers, though some research suggests its impact may be limited or even negligible. Tailoring ADAS to address the unique needs of young drivers could enhance both the system’s acceptance and reliability. The review also found that unimodal warnings (e.g., auditory or visual) are as effective as multimodal warnings. Of the different types of warnings, auditory and visual signals proved the most effective. Additionally, ADAS can influence young drivers’ car-following behavior; for instance, drivers may maintain greater safety buffers or drive closely to avoid alarm triggers, likely due to perceived system unreliability. Aggressive drivers tend to benefit most from active ADAS, which actively intervenes to assist the driver. Future research could explore the combined effects of multiple ADAS functions within a single vehicle on young and novice drivers to better understand how these systems interact and impact driver behavior.
Novice and Young Drivers and Advanced Driver Assistant Systems: A Review
2025
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