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Contributing factors to crash risk

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