摘要: |
This project will produce a report in which each chapter contains a comprehensive systematic literature review that summarizes, evaluates, and synthesizes research published since 1999 on topics related to novice driver safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has previously published periodic “State of Knowledge” reports on a variety of behavioral safety topics. However, the current project represents the first on issues related to novice driving. The current project will apply systematic review procedures to comprehensively identify and evaluate the quality of studies on a selection of topics related to novice driver safety. The project also will convene an expert panel discussion on the implications of automation for novice drivers. Each chapter of the Novice Driver State of Knowledge report will describe the selected studies, aggregate findings across studies, and weigh study quality to provide a synthesis of the best evidence to date on the topic. The Novice Driver State of Knowledge report is intended to be a reference document for both in-house use and use by other Federal agencies, State Highway Safety Offices, and other partners. The report will also be of use to researchers interested in novice driver safety, driver and traffic safety education professionals and stakeholder groups, and non-profits involved in novice driver program development and administration. |