Young Drivers
Young drivers are at much higher risk of being involved in a road traffic collision.
The biggest risk factors associated with driving are using a mobile phone, speeding, drink and drug driving and not wearing a seat belt.
Why Young Drivers Are At Risk
According to road safety charity Brake, the high level of risk associated with young drivers is due to a combination of youth and inexperience. Their inexperience means they have less ability to spot hazards, and their youth means they are particularly likely to take risks like dangerous overtaking or speeding.
Young Driver Statistics:
- 1 in 2 young drivers pass their test on the first attempt
- 1 in 5 young drivers crash within a year of passing their test
- Over 1500 young drivers are killed or seriously injured on the roads every year
