USA Today: Ready to start driving? Not so fast, new laws say.

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July 20, 2025

A patchwork of laws govern requirements for new drivers in the United States. A wave of new laws have tightened some of those rules.

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June 24, 2025

Causal Factors Associated with Higher Crash Rates Among Young Drivers that Delay Licensure (BTS-44)

The objective of this research is to identify causal factors associated with higher crash risk among young drivers that delay licensure until age 18+ and the effectiveness of driver training and-or GDL requirements in reducing this risk. To support this objective, the selected research agency will (1) conduct a broad national study of causal crash factors associated with higher crash risk and (2) conduct a scoping study for evaluating driver education and/or GDL requirements for a potential follow-on research effort.

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Effects of Pre-hospital Blood Programs and Improved EMS Response Time on the Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash Mortality (BTS-43)

The objective of this research is to determine the accuracy of the FARS estimate that 40 percent of motor vehicle fatalities were alive at the scene by reviewing a sample of motor vehicle fatalities who did not die at the scene to determine if improved interventions, such as the availability of pre-hospital care options, blood products, and improved response times would improve survivability.

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Directions in Highway Safety: Spring 2025 Issue

This issue of GHSA's newsletter covers the critical issue of teen driver safety as we prepare for the “100 deadliest days of summer,” the latest GHSA Annual Meeting updates, federal advocacy news, active youth transportation safety funding for states and much more.