Adolescence and Driving
Prior research has shown that individuals begin to use marijuana around 14 years of age. Considering adolescents begin driving around 15 to 16 years of age, there is a safety concern related to adolescents concurrently driving and being under the influence of marijuana. Several studies have focused exclusively on this topic with varying results. This section will highlight ongoing research pertaining to not only the occurrence of adolescents driving under the influence of marijuana but also the examination of the acceptance of risky behavior by adolescents.
Supporting Articles
A scoping review of predictors of driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC) in young drivers
Sterzer, F. R., Caird, J. K., Simmons, S., & Bourdage, J. S. (2022). A scoping review of predictors of driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC) in young drivers. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 22, 168-183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2022.05.014
Exploring youths’ beliefs toward cannabis and driving: A mixed method study
Colonna, R. & Alvarez, L. (2021). Exploring youths’ beliefs toward cannabis and driving: A mixed method study. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 82, 429-439. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2021.09.013
Driving after marijuana use among U.S. adolescents: Prevalence profiles and related behaviors
Hammig, B., Davis, R., & Jones, C. (2021). Driving after marijuana use among U.S. adolescents: Prevalence profiles and related behaviors. Traffic Injury Prevention, 22(5), 361-365. https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2021.1906870