ABSTRACT
Young novice drivers are overrepresented in crashes as compared to experienced drivers, especially in the first 6-12 months after licensure (Foss et al., 2011; McCartt et al., 2003; Chapter 5). This statistic holds true in the United States and globally (Christie, 2001; Mayhew et al., 2003). A variety of diverse factors
6.1 Introduction: Young Drivers and Roadway Hazards .................... 61 6.2 Aims: Terminologies and Framework .............................................62 6.3 Defining the Concepts, Constructs, and Components
of the Hazard Avoidance Process .....................................................63 6.4 Theories Relevant to Hazard Perception and a Proposed
Framework ...........................................................................................68 6.5 Future Work, Extensions, and Discussion ...................................... 71 References ........................................................................................................ 71
may play a role, e.g., deficits in vehicle-handling skills, lack of driving experience, immaturity, distraction, or the dangerous practice of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, safe driving also requires that novice drivers efficiently, effectively, and accurately predict, detect, recognize, plan for, and mitigate against overt or developing hazards in the driving environment (McKnight & McKnight, 2003). This is the focus of this chapter.
