Vic: TAC Study Explores Road Behaviour Of Young Rural Motorists

Victoria's Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has released details of a study into the risks taken by young drivers on country roads.

Surveying 92 young country motorists with poor driving records, the study focused on the excuses and rationalisations used to justify dangerous road behaviour. 

Excuses for exceeding the speed limit by up to 30km/h included a strong familiarity with local roads, or that the driver was running late for an appointment.

These excuses changed, however, for drivers exceeding the speed limit by 30km/h or more with offenders saying their speed was based on driving a high-performance car, or “for fun”.