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- The study investigated adolescent risk factors that lead to persistent risky driving in young adults, using data from a longitudinal analysis of over 900 individuals.
- It focused on traits and behaviors reported at ages 15, 18, and 21, examining outcomes related to risky driving at ages 21 and 26.
- Key predictors identified in males included low constraint personality traits, aggressive behavior, and cannabis dependence, suggesting specific areas to address in driver safety programs.
Article Abstract
This study sought to identify adolescent risk factors that predicted persistent risky driving behaviours among young adults. It was part of a longitudinal study of a birth cohort (474 males and 459 females). The potential predictors were self-reported data obtained at ages 15, 18, 21 years (academic qualifications, personality, mental health, anti-social behaviour and driving behaviour). The risky driving behaviour outcomes were obtained at ages 21 and 26 years and included driving fast for thrills, taking deliberate risks for fun, excessive speed, dangerous overtaking, and close following (tailgating). Persistent risky drivers were defined as those who often, or fairly often engaged in a behaviour at both ages. A minority of males and very few females were classified as persistent risky drivers. Among the males, the factors that predicted at least one, or more of the outcomes were the personality trait of low constraint (i.e. low scores for control, harm avoidance, and traditionalism), aggressive behaviour, and cannabis dependence. These are characteristics to be borne in mind when developing programmes for young drivers that aim to deter the development of persistent risky driving behaviour.
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