Examining how driver training can reduce crash risks for young drivers.
Official title: A Contemporary Look at Driver Training and Its Role In Reducing Crash Risk in Novice Adolescent Drivers.
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-10922668 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at whether required driver education helps new teen drivers, ages 16 to 18, drive more safely by comparing crash rates and driving skills between those who take professional lessons and those who don’t.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 7, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $732,812 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD108249-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922668 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are novice drivers aged 16 to 18 years who are preparing to obtain their driver's license.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are over 18 years old or those who have already obtained their driver's license may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of mandated driver education and training for novice adolescent drivers aged 16 to 18 years. It aims to compare crash rates and driving performance between those who receive professional training and those who do not, using a randomized controlled trial design. The study will involve 1,000 participants and will assess the impact of training on safety outcomes in real-world driving scenarios. By focusing on states with different training requirements, the research seeks to provide evidence for improving driver education policies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer driving practices and reduced crash rates among adolescent drivers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in reducing crash rates through driver education, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Winston, Flaura K — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Winston, Flaura K
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.