In the News

Read news stories featuring the research behind Teen Driver Source and evidence-based resources.

09/09/2024
Most Teens With Autism Do Not Drive. This Researcher Is Testing A Way to Change That

Dr. Emma Sartin and colleagues at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are developing much-needed resources to help autistic teens and their parents make the decision to drive or find other ways to stay mobile.

08/27/2024
Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers (2024)

What are the best & worst states teen drivers? WalletHub takes an in-depth look at safety, economics, and driving laws. Our young driver safety research colleague Dr. Dan Romer of The Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania provides expert commentary.

08/14/2024
5 Ways Behavioral Economics Can Help Promote Safe Driving

Learn how behavioral economics principles can be leveraged to encourage safer driving from Dr. M. Kit Delgado, Penn Nudge Unit director and author of two recent studies on distracted driving prevention. 

08/07/2024
Are Young Driver Training Requirements In Your State Strong Enough?

Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania find that states differ widely in requirements for young driver training. They recommend parents of teen drivers use state requirements as a baseline and build on them.

08/02/2024
Implementation of Virtual Driving Assessment in Primary Care Continues to Grow

New CHOP published research on the virtual driving assessment can serve as a blueprint for safe driving implementation into primary care practice.

07/30/2024
Promoting Autonomy Among Autistic Teens Through Driving

New research explores perspectives of healthcare providers in helping autistic teens and their families manage transition to adulthood, including the decision to drive.