An Evaluation of a Web-based Intervention Program for Parents and Teens to Promote Safe Driving

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Conditions studied: Novice Teen Driver Training

In brief

The long-term goal of this research is to increase safe driving among novice teen drivers by increasing the quantity, quality and diversity of driving practice while accompanied by an adult. In order to achieve the long term goal of the study, the investigators have developed a web-based intervention program known as Teen Driving Plan (TDP) intended to support high quality driving practice.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01498575

Run by

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

People needed

1024

Starts

2011-12-01

Expected to finish

2013-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-03-17

Who can join

Age: 16 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Teen 16 or 17 years of age who holds a Pennsylvania (PA) learner permit, or plans to obtain a learner permit in < 1 month.
• Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a teen with his or her learner permit.
• Internet connection at home and other technical requirements to launch web program if needed.

You may not qualify if…

• Non-English speaking.
• Teen has practiced more than 5 hours behind the wheel or has taken more than 5 practice drives with a supervising adult prior to enrollment.
• Teen has received formal behind-the-wheel driver education instruction prior to enrollment with a certified driving instructor at a professional driver education company or in his/her school.
• Pregnant female teen subjects.
• Teen requires handicapped placard or license plate in order to drive.

Where it is running

• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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