Graduated Driver License Programs

 

Graduated Driver License (GDL) programs reduce rate of fatal accidents (NIH, 2011)

  • Reduced by 8 – 14 percent
  • Greater in areas which implemented other reforms:
    • Restrictions on night driving
    • Limit on teenage passengers
    • Increased supervised driving time
  • Is designed to delay full driving privileges to inexperienced young drivers
    • ensures initial driving experience is obtained under lower risk conditions (Zwahlen & Suravaram, 2007)
  • Has 3 Stages (can differ by state)
    • supervised learners’ permit
    • intermediate license after passing a driving test
    • full privilege driver’s license

 

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3 thoughts on “Graduated Driver License Programs

  1. Hi! I am an adult on the OSU campus looking for some drivers lessons near campus. I recently got in an accident and want some courses to feel more comfortable with driving again even though I already have a license. Any chance you can help?

  2. I have just completed by MS from Ohio State University in May 2022 and I want to have a training for driving followed by getting license. Pl guide to whom shall I contact and I am in Columbus only

  3. Hi I am student at OSU and would like to have driver lesson. But I don’t have my own car. May I know where to get driving lesson while they will offer car during lesson ?

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