Graduated Driver Licensing System Planning Guide

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers.
National and state-wide evaluations indicate that Graduated Driving Licensing (GDL) systems reduce fatal crashes among newly licensed teen drivers. More comprehensive GDLs are associated with the greatest benefits.
CDC’s GDL Planning Guide is designed to assist states to assess, develop, and implement actionable plans to strengthen graduated driver licensing practices.
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Page last reviewed: January 4, 2017