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Title: AN ASSESSMENT OF GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSING: PROS & CONS
Accession Number: 00722488
Record Type: Component
Availability: Find a library where document is available Abstract: This paper considers the strengths and weaknesses of the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) approach in the context of four central issues: Effectiveness; Fairness; Public Reaction; and Implementation. The conclusion reached is as follows: There appears to be sufficient empirical evidence and a sound conceptual rationale to believe that GDL will have clear, measurable benefits. The limitations on mobility of novice drivers are not great, do not last very long, and can be minimized without sacrificing the benefits to be achieved. The challenge is to successfully navigate the legislative process, addressing the legitimate questions that are raised, to achieve such a system, rather than one that is graduated in name only. If a proposed GDL system is put forth in the appropriate manner, presenting the issues in the desired perspective from the beginning, it should be possible to enact beneficial GDL systems in a number of states during the next few years.
Supplemental Notes: Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
Language: English
Corporate Authors: Transportation Research Board 500 Fifth Street, NW Authors: Foss, R DPagination: p. 44-48
Publication Date: 1996-4
Serial: Conference:
Graduated Licensing: Past Experiences and Future Status
Location:
Washington, D.C. Media Type: Digital/other
Features: References
TRT Terms: Uncontrolled Terms: Subject Areas: Highways; Law; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Society; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor
Files: TRIS, TRB
Created Date: Jun 5 1996 12:00AM
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