Senior Director of External Engagement Governors Highway Safety Association Hackettstown, New Jersey
In a Fall 2023 GHSA publication, the findings of a 20-year retrospective analysis of teen driver fatality data from 2002 to 2021 will be presented. The study will highlight the impact of various countermeasures, such as graduated driver licensing, parental involvement, peer-to-peer programs, and driver education, in enhancing novice driver safety. The author will also address the future direction of efforts to reduce teen driver crashes and associated injuries and fatalities, focusing on tackling disparities in driver education access, utilizing technology for pre-licensure risk assessment, integrating responsibility for other road users in training, harnessing vehicle technology, and addressing gaps in GDL laws.