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NHTSA has developed a multi-tiered strategy to prevent vehicle-related deaths and injuries among teen drivers: increasing seat belt use, implementing graduated driver licensing, reducing teens' access to alcohol, and parental responsibility.
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Graduated Driver Licensing 49 States and the District of Columbia have a three-stage GDL system. Analysis shows that adopting GDL laws will lead to substantial decreases of crashes for this age group – anywhere between 20 and 50 percent. |
| The GDL System |
Young, inexperienced drivers, particularly 16- to 17-year-olds, are significantly overrepresented in fatal crashes. Our research tells us that immaturity and inexperience are primary factors contributing to these deadly crashes by young drivers. Three-stage GDL laws address these factors by reducing high-risk exposure for novice drivers. 49 States and the District of Columbia have a three-stage GDL system. Analysis shows that adopting GDL laws will lead to substantial decreases of crashes for this age group – anywhere between 20 and 50 percent. This section contains collateral material that provide more information about graduated driver licensing and how it can be effective. This material can be used as a resource in your to help meet specific objectives, while simultaneously joining with other States, communities, and organizations across the country. |
| Studies and Reports |
| Driver Education |
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The national Driver Education leadership has developed national standards for the administration of driver education in the States. These standards complete the third, and final, level of driver educational professional standards, along with curriculum standards and model curricula. |
| National Teen Driver Education Standards |
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| Studies and Reports |
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