Teen Driving Performance Associated with Distraction, ADHD, and Other Risk Factors
2025

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Young drivers with neurodevelopmental disabilities may be at more risk for motor vehicle crashes due to behavior characteristics commonly associated with these conditions. In recent years, a growing body of research has examined driving risks for teens with autism and those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

BTSCRP Research Report 15: Teen Driving Performance Associated with Distraction, ADHD, and Other Risk Factors, from TRB's Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program, provides further insights into traffic safety risks for teen drivers with different levels of ADHD. The report concludes that teen drivers with ADHD tend to look away from the road more frequently and may be at an elevated risk for missed hazards.

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40 pages · 8.5 x 11 · paperback
ISBN Paperback: 0-309-99489-6
ISBN Ebook: 0-309-99490-X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/29209

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Front Matter i-x
Summary 1-2
1 Background 3-5
2 Research Approach 6-9
3 Research Findings 10-15
4 Conclusions and Suggested Research 16-20
References and Bibliography 21-23
List of Acronyms 24-24
Appendix: Summary of Identified Outreach Campaigns 25-30

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Teen Driving Performance Associated with Distraction, ADHD, and Other Risk Factors (2025)

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Chapter: 3 Research Findings