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Why does novice drivers’ risk decrease by almost 50% during the first year, and what do they learn? A literature review of explanatory mechanisms

Published in Frontiers in Sustainable Cities • Aug 14, 2026
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Authors:
Tor‐Olav Nævestad
,
Ingeborg Storesund Hesjevoll
,
Jenny Blom

Abstract

Previous studies show that new drivers’ accident risk drops substantially, e.g. by almost 50% in the first 10 months after getting a driving license. We conduct a systematic literature study to map the mechanisms that explain why the risk of new drivers decreases during the first year and to examine...

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