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Child Injuries & Fatalities - Who is Behind the Wheel?
Technical Paper
2001-01-1305
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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SAE 2001 World Congress
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English
Abstract
Recent crash data was used to evaluate the safety performance of drivers who transport children. The age difference between drivers and children was found to be an important predictor of crash-related driving behavior and choices. Also, certain driver behaviors and choices when transporting children were identified as creating elevated risk. This study provides information that parents might use to reduce risk when their children are riding with other drivers. The results may also be of interest to professionals concerned with graduated licensing and the establishment and enforcement of laws relating to child endangerment such as drinking and driving with child passengers.
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Citation
Edwards, J. and Compton, C., "Child Injuries & Fatalities - Who is Behind the Wheel?," SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-1305, 2001, https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-1305.Also In
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