Abstract Background: Three New Jersey licensing policies are unique in the United States: (a) minimum licensing age of 17; (b) applying full graduated driver licensing (GDL) rules to beginners younger than 21; and (c) requiring license status decals on vehicle plates of drivers in GDL. Methods: New Jersey 17–19year-olds were surveyed by telephone and online. Results: Eighty-four percent approved licensing at 17; 77% approved applying GDL to older novices; 23% approved the decal policy. Probationary licensees ages 18–19 were more likely than 17year-olds to have multiple nighttime restriction violations in the past month. There were no age group differences in passenger restriction violations. Discussion: All three policies have been considered in other states. Views of teenagers directly affected by the policies can be taken into account in considering their implementation. Practical applications: Views of licensing policies by affected teenagers indicate potential support or obstacles to their adoption in other states.
Highlights New Jersey teenagers were surveyed about 3 driver licensing policies unique in U.S. Most approved the minimum licensing age of 17. Most approved full graduated licensing rules for beginners younger than 21. Most disapproved license status decals on vehicle plates of novice teenage drivers.
Views of New Jersey teenagers about their state's policies for beginning drivers
Journal of Safety Research ; 48 ; 1-6
2013-10-08
6 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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