Young driver cohort study - the DRIVE study: Indigenous component

• Reach:

  NSW

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Completed

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The DRIVE study involved the investigation of the potential determinants of motor vehicle crashes and injuries of over 20,000 young NSW drivers. The study looked at the participants road risk perceptions, risky driving behaviours, pre-licensing driving experience, training and education, mental health, and sleep habits.

From the DRIVE study information was analysed for those participants who identified as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Little is known about the learning-to-drive experiences or driving related risk factors for young Indigenous people and this analysis from the DRIVE study aimed to inform further debate and research.

Contacts

The George Institute for Global Health
Level 7
341 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: (02) 9657 0300
Fax: (02) 9657 0301
Email: info@georgeinstitute.org.au

Related publications

Ivers RQ, Martiniuk ALC, Clapham K, Boufous S, Senserrick TM, Stevenson M, Norton R (2009)

Indigenous status and risk of motor vehicle crash: the DRIVE study.

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Links

• View information: Young driver cohort study - the DRIVE study
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• View website: The George Institute for Global Health