Teen Driver Safety Metrics – Effectiveness of NJ GDL in Improving Teen Driver Safety

Completion Date: 2014

Funding Agency: The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)

Abstract: The goal of this research program was to determine the effectiveness of New Jersey’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law in reducing motor vehicle crashes, injuries, fatalities and property damage for novice drivers, typically 16-20 years of age.

Link to Publications: 

• http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/research/reports/FHWA-NJ-2014-004.pdf
• Technical Brief