Older Novice Driver Naturalistic Driving Study

The contract calls for a contractor to conduct a naturalistic driving study (NDS) focusing on younger novice drivers aged 15.5 to 16.5 and older novice drivers aged 18 to 20, within their first year of independent driving. The aim is to address specific research questions related to this population, utilizing a study design and analysis framework derived from materials created in a prior project. Key study resources, including those from a published final report, will be provided to the contractor upon award to guide the research methodology. This project is solicited by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the Department of Transportation, with the work performed in Washington, DC. The solicitation number is 693JJ23R000199, and the contract falls under NAICS code 541720. Points of contact for the contract include Larry Bursey and Sherese Gray, who can be reached via their respective agency email addresses. The study will contribute valuable insights into the driving behaviors and risks of novice drivers across different age groups during their initial independent driving period.