8,000 teens test whether hazard perception training cuts crashes
NCT ID NCT06146634
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tests whether a short online hazard perception training can improve driving and reduce crashes among 8,000 teen drivers in Washington State. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the training or a placebo (vehicle maintenance videos). Researchers then track crashes, near-crashes, and hard braking events using in-car sensors. The goal is to see if this low-cost intervention can make roads safer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hazard perception training (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to reduce teen car crashes and save lives.
- What could go wrong
- This is a large but early-stage behavioral study. The training may not reduce crashes in real-world driving, and results may not apply to all teen drivers.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Driver Training Group
Seattle, Washington, 98125, United States