Improving safe driving for high-risk teen drivers
Adoption and Implementation of an Evidence-based Safe Driving Program for High-Risk Teen Drivers
This study is testing a new program called Steering Teens Safe+ to help keep high-risk teen drivers safer on the road by using special feedback technology in cars and training parents on how to communicate better with their teens about driving.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916320 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of high-risk teen drivers, particularly those who have committed traffic violations. It aims to implement an evidence-based program called Steering Teens Safe+ (STS+), which combines in-vehicle driving feedback technology with training for parents on effective communication. The study will evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this intervention through a randomized controlled trial, ultimately seeking to reduce motor vehicle collisions and related injuries among teens. By engaging both teens and their parents, the program aims to foster safer driving habits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are teens who have previously committed traffic violations and are considered high-risk drivers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not teen drivers or those who have not committed any traffic violations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the number of motor vehicle collisions and injuries among high-risk teen drivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that parent engagement interventions can effectively improve driving safety among teens, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, United States
- Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yang, Jingzhen Ginger — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Yang, Jingzhen Ginger
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 below.