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Thursday, July 19, 2012

14% of drivers are 18 to 25 but they account for 28% of drivers killed in accidents



Recent road safety statistics show that while 18 to 25 year olds represented only 14% of licenced drivers in Victoria in 2007, they accounted for 28% of drivers killed in road traffic accidents



Two risky driving practices place young drivers at particularly high risk of serious crashes - speeding and driving when fatigued Both practices influence an individual's ability to drive safely, by affecting their ability to react to unexpected road events and take evasive action if required. For instance, a driver who speeds has less time to respond to changes in their environment, experiences a reduction in car manoeuvrability, and requires a longer stopping distance than a driver who observes the speed limit 


Read the full report
http://www.aifs.gov.au/institute/pubs/resreport17/rr17h.html

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