But for young people, there is an even greater
risk.
Getting behind the wheel of a car as a young
driver or being a young passenger with a novice driver is
said to be the most dangerous thing that a person will do in
their life.
There are many reasons for this. For young
drivers still learning, lack of experience and a frontal
cortex that is not yet fully developed leads to more risks
taken on the road.
Each year, male drivers in the
15–19-year age group are approximately eight times more
likely to crash than male drivers in the lowest risk age
Tuesday, 25 May 2021, 8:52 am | Road Safety Education We see it in the news almost daily. Accidents, injuries and deaths on our roads
are a significant issue, one exacerbated by an ever-increasing number of vehicles
and the many regional state highways and rural roads in our region. But for young . More
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such as stress, anger or upset are a form of cognitive distraction which can significantly
impede drivers ability to spot and respond to hazards. Any number of stressors can . More
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Press Release – Road Safety Education We see it in the news almost daily. Accidents, injuries and deaths on our roads are a significant issue, one exacerbated by an ever-increasing number of vehicles and the many regional state highways and rural roads in our region. But for young …
We see it in the news almost daily. Accidents, injuries and deaths on our roads are a significant issue, one exacerbated by an ever-increasing number of vehicles and the many regional state highways and rural roads in our region.
But for young people, there is an even greater risk.
Getting behind the wheel of a car as a young driver or being a young passenger with a novice driver is said to be the most dangerous thing that a person will do in their life.