Getting young drivers back on the road – in safety

In this policy paper PACTS says that the Government must ‘thoroughly examine ways to improve the safety of young drivers and their passengers’.

The paper highlights that young, newly-qualified drivers are disproportionately involved in crashes, particularly ones involving multiple passengers. It also says that young drivers themselves acknowledge that they engage in risky and illegal behaviours such as driving too fast for the conditions or texting while driving.

According to the report, new drivers understand that they need to improve their skills, with 95% acknowledging the need for at least some improvement.

The policy paper was circulated to members of the Transport Select Committee and other ministers and MPs.