Conference Proceeding
Authors: Daniel V McGehee (University of Iowa) , Cher Carney (University of Iowa) , Mireille Raby (University of Iowa) , John D Lee (University of Iowa) , Michelle L Reyes (University of Iowa)
This study examines the ability of an event-triggered video system to extend parental involvement into the independent driving phase of newly licensed teen drivers. The system provides both immediate feedback and a 20-second video clip, giving the teen driver and their parent the opportunity to review and learn from their mistakes as well as good responses. The event-triggered video system was placed in the vehicles of 25 teen drivers (ages 16-17) for 57 weeks. The first nine weeks established a within-subject baseline; no parental or system feedback was given during this time. During the next 40 weeks, feedback was provided to the teen driver in the form of a blinking LED on the camera and a weekly report card mailed to the parents. The report showed the driver’s weekly and cumulative performance regarding unsafe behaviors and seatbelt use relative to the other participants. The last eight weeks was a second baseline period. Results revealed two distinct groups: one that triggered few events and one that triggered many events. Combining this emerging technology with parental weekly review of safety-relevant incidents resulted in a significant and lasting decrease in events for most of the teens that triggered many events.
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How to Cite: McGehee, D. , Carney, C. , Raby, M. , Lee, J. & Reyes, M. (2007) “The Impact of an Event-Triggered Video Intervention on Rural Teenage Driving”, Driving Assessment Conference. 4(2007). doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/drivingassessment.1293