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Self harm: major road safety issue for young drivers - 27 Nov 2009
Researchers at The George Institute showed that self-harm behaviour was associated with a significantly increased risk of car crash compared to other young drivers in the study who did not engage in self-harm.
Association found between school safety program and reduced risk of crash - 8 Oct 2009
New research investigating the benefits of young driver education programs has shown that a best practice program in schools reduces the risk of a crash among young drivers by 44%.
Rural Roads Dangerous For Young Drivers - 22 Sep 2009
Results from Australia’s largest study of young drivers have shown that they are at significant risk of crash on rural roads. According to researchers from The George Institute, young drivers living in rural areas are more likely to be involved in serious crashes than those in urban areas.
Risky driving puts p-platers at high danger of crash - 9 Sep 2009
Australia’s largest study of young drivers has shown that risky driving habits are putting young drivers at a significantly increased risk of crashing, irrespective of their perceptions about road safety.
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