DRIVING OFFENCES AND RISK OF SUBSEQUENT CRASH IN NOVICE DRIVERS: THE DRIVE STUDY

Abstract

Background Little research has examined associations between traffic offences and risk of crash in novice drivers. Methods 20 822 NSW drivers aged 17–24 years holding a provisional licence completed a detailed questionnaire; data were linked to driving offences, and police recorded crashes 2 years following participation. Poisson regression models were adjusted for multiple risk factors including driving exposure, risky driving, and previous crash and offences. Results During follow-up, 9.0% of drivers had one crash, 0.6% had two crashes an..