Accidents & Violence, Author Interviews, JAMA, Johns Hopkins, Pediatrics / 07.04.2020
Early Practice May Help Young Drivers Avoid Crashes
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
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Dr. Ehsani[/caption]
Johnathon P. Ehsani, PhD
Assistant Professor
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Car crashes are the leading cause of death and disability for young people. So, what can parents do during the learner stage of licensing to reduce their teenagers’ crash risk during independent driving? The learner stage is a brief window of opportunity to influence the safety of their teenager. This is when teenagers are required to practice driving under the supervision of a licensed adult – typically mom or dad. Once teenagers get their license to start driving on their own, their crash risk increases - but parents have fewer chances to intervene at that point.
Dr. Ehsani[/caption]
Johnathon P. Ehsani, PhD
Assistant Professor
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Car crashes are the leading cause of death and disability for young people. So, what can parents do during the learner stage of licensing to reduce their teenagers’ crash risk during independent driving? The learner stage is a brief window of opportunity to influence the safety of their teenager. This is when teenagers are required to practice driving under the supervision of a licensed adult – typically mom or dad. Once teenagers get their license to start driving on their own, their crash risk increases - but parents have fewer chances to intervene at that point. 