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Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among 16–19 year olds. These ages also show the highest rates of death per licensed driver, not only for the drivers themselves, but also for their passengers, occupants of other vehicles, and non-occupants such as pedestrians. I explore several explanations for the disproportionate rate of fatalities and suggest and evaluate ways to promote more healthy driving behavior. Data on adolescent health behavior in other domains, such as smoking and drug use, are used to identify some possible determinants of unhealthy driving behavior and to suggest effective interventions.
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Lewis, C. (1985). Adolescents’ Traffic Casualties: Causes and Interventions. In: Evans, L., Schwing, R.C. (eds) Human Behavior and Traffic Safety. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2173-6_5
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