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Identifying Interactive Factors That May Increase Crash Risk between Young Drivers and Trucks: A Narrative Review

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  • Melissa R. Freire

    (The School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia)

  • Cassandra Gauld

    (The School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia)

  • Angus McKerral

    (The School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia)

  • Kristen Pammer

    (The School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia)

Abstract

Sharing the road with trucks is associated with increased risk of serious injury and death for passenger vehicle drivers. However, the onus for minimising risk lies not just with truck drivers; other drivers must understand the unique performance limitations of trucks associated with stopping distances, blind spots, and turning manoeuverability, so they can suitably act and react around trucks. Given the paucity of research aimed at understanding the specific crash risk vulnerability of young drivers around trucks, the authors employ a narrative review methodology that brings together evidence from both truck and young driver road safety research domains, as well as data regarding known crash risks for each driving cohort, to gain a comprehensive understanding of what young drivers are likely to know about heavy vehicle performance limitations, where there may be gaps in their understanding, and how this could potentially increase crash risk. We then review literature regarding the human factors affecting young drivers to understand how perceptual immaturity and engagement in risky driving behaviours are likely to compound risk regarding both the frequency and severity of collision between trucks and young drivers. Finally, we review current targeted educational initiatives and suggest that simply raising awareness of truck limitations is insufficient. We propose that further research is needed to ensure initiatives aimed at increasing young driver awareness of trucks and truck safety are evidence-based, undergo rigorous evaluation, and are delivered in a way that aims to (i) increase young driver risk perception skills, and (ii) reduce risky driving behaviour around trucks.

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  • Melissa R. Freire & Cassandra Gauld & Angus McKerral & Kristen Pammer, 2021. "Identifying Interactive Factors That May Increase Crash Risk between Young Drivers and Trucks: A Narrative Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(12), pages 1-20, June.
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