| This study investigated risk-taking behaviour related to young drivers and peer-to-peer prevention programs in British Columbia. The methodology included archival data review of past young driver focus groups, an original focus group, and a collaborative workshop with key stakeholders in the fields of youth traffic safety and prevention.; The following research question was explored: How can understanding risk-taking behaviour amongst young drivers enhance peer-to-peer prevention programs in British Columbia?; Study findings conclusively demonstrate that risk-taking behaviours amongst young drivers can be positively influenced by their peers in informal and formal settings. Criteria for establishing meaningful peer-to-peer interactions were defined, as were levers that can influence behaviour change, most being related to the significance of driving in a young person's life, including: freedom, independence, confidence, power and control, as well as a general discomfort with pushing the limits, and a desire to look out for and take care of each other. |
