Authors
Sheila G Klauer, Johnathon P Ehsani, Daniel V McGehee, Michael Manser
Publication date
2015/7/1
Source
Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume
57
Issue
1
Pages
S36-S43
Publisher
Elsevier
Description
Purpose
The purpose of this review was to synthesize the evidence of the effects of secondary task engagement on novice adolescent's driving performance and crash risk.
Methods
Searches of multiple databases were conducted using search terms related to secondary task engagement and teenage drivers. Articles were selected for inclusion if they were: written in English, an empirical study assessing the impact of secondary task engagement on driving, and included study participants who were licensed drivers between the ages of 14 and 17 years (if research was conducted in the United States) or within 18 months licensure in other countries. Thirty-eight abstracts were reviewed.
Results
Fifteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Most studies examined the effects of electronic device use as the secondary task. Effects were assessed using crash databases, simulator, instrumented vehicle, and naturalistic driving …
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