The Annenberg Public Policy Center celebrated its 30th anniversary by honoring the work of its former postdoctoral and FactCheck.org fellows and opening a new Climate Communication division.
Teen driving
Virtual Driving Assessment Predicts Risk of Crashing for Newly Licensed Teen Drivers
New research found that driving skills measured at the time of licensure on a virtual driving assessment, exposing drivers to common crash scenarios, helps predict crash risk.
Drivers Licensed at 18 Crash More Than Younger Drivers With Driver Training
Younger drivers subject to mandatory driver education and Graduated Driver Licensing restrictions were less likely to crash than those licensed at 18 who were exempt from these requirements.
Use of Cell Phones While Driving May Be Tied to Other Risky Road Behaviors in Young Adults
Young people who use cell phones while driving are also more likely to engage in other risky driving behaviors, new research from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds.