In general, most people drive more safely when it rains. However, some underestimate the danger, which can increase risk.
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Our findings suggest many people believe they are regularly exposed to pro-speeding content online or via friends, and this might increase their risk of speeding in the real world.
Our results suggest police location groups and pages on Facebook are helping drivers avoid detection for drug driving - with potentially fatal consequences.
We know young drivers will put themselves in risky situations, which is why strategies to minimise harm also need to be part of their education.
New research reveals there is no evidence to suggest a higher driver licensing age in Victoria has caused higher unemployment rates for 17-year-olds.
There are many important reasons why transport planners and policymakers should encourage and support this delay in car dependence.
It is widely believed that youth recklessness is often the cause of young driver crashes, but is this simply a myth?
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Associate Professor in Transport, Monash University
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Professor and Director of the Western Australian Centre for Road Safety Research, The University of Western Australia
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Senior Research Fellow in Road Safety Research, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Research Professor, University of the Sunshine Coast
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PhD Candidate, University of the Sunshine Coast
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PhD Candidate, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Research Fellow, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Associate Professor, RMIT University
