Contributing factors to crash risk
Contributing factors to crash risk
Introduction
This section seeks to explain why young novice drivers are subject to a larger number of crashes and a higher crash fatality risk. As can also be recognized in the accident patterns, four factors play an important role:
| Immaturity | Biological and social preconditions in youngsters are not sufficiently developed yet |
| Exposure | The exposure to risky conditions and driving situations is high |
| Lack of experience | The driving skills are not sufficiently developed |
| Impairment | Driving performance is impaired because of use of substances, fatigue or distraction |