Experts are calling for stricter driving tests before motorists are allowed on Britain’s roads. The additional measures include tests on driving in dark and poor weather conditions.Experts are calling for stricter driving tests before motorists are allowed on Britain’s roads. The additional measures include tests on driving in dark and poor weather conditions. One expert stated that testing students in all weather and road conditions will increase safety and reduce the risk of collisions on the road. The call for stricter conditions comes as around a fifth of all fatal or seriously injured collision victims involved young drivers. To drive in Britain, motorists must pass a theory and practical test, which usually takes about 40 minutes. During the practical test, motorists are asked to drive independently, reverse the vehicle, and demonstrate their general driving skills in various road and traffic conditions other than highways. However, many European countries require new drivers to know how to drive in different conditions. Swedish drivers must complete a mandatory drug and narcotics course and a four-hour test on slippery roads, during which they learn what to do if they lose control of their vehicle. In Finland, it takes two years to obtain a full driver’s license, and students must complete mandatory ‘skid pan’ sessions and night driving courses. Jake Smith, director of Absolute Reg, said: “Unfortunately, the combination of being young and being a new driver can be fatal, and it is shocking that by the age of 23, almost 40 percent of young British drivers will have been involved in an accident at the age of 23. the roads* “New drivers are at greater risk of crashing due to their inexperience and inability to recognize hazards.” Smith added that practical driving tests in Britain should be made more difficult to improve driving standards for new drivers and ultimately “Reduce the number of young drivers involved in accidents”. He stated that Absolute Reg believes that driving tests should include mandatory tests for driving in dark conditions and turbulent weather conditions so that new drivers are prepared for anything when driving independently. A petition launched earlier this year called for the introduction of a “progressive licensing system” that would apply to young drivers under the age of 25. Part of the petition included ensuring that apprentices had a minimum 40-hour period to help young drivers gain skills and experience on different roads in different conditions.
Experts have called for motorists to undergo stricter real-world tests before being allowed on Britain’s roads.
The additional measures include tests on driving in dark and poor weather conditions.
One expert has stated that testing students in all weather and road conditions will increase safety and reduce the risk of collisions on the road.
The call for stricter conditions comes as around a fifth of all fatal or seriously injured collision victims involved young drivers.
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40 percent of young British drivers will have been involved in a road accident by the time they are 23
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At age 23, data showed that nearly 40 percent of young British drivers will have been involved in a road accident.
To drive in Britain, motorists must pass a theory and practical test, which usually takes about 40 minutes.
During the practical test, motorists are asked to drive independently, reverse the vehicle and demonstrate their general driving skills in various road and traffic conditions other than highways.
However, many European countries require new drivers to know how to drive in different conditions.
Swedish drivers must complete a mandatory drug and narcotics course and a four-hour test on slippery roads, during which they learn what to do if they lose control of their vehicle.
In Finland, it takes two years to obtain a full driver’s license and students must complete mandatory ‘skid pan’ sessions and night driving courses.
Jake Smith, director of Absolute Reg, said: “Unfortunately the combination of being young and being a new driver can be fatal, and it is shocking that by the age of 23 almost 40 percent of young British drivers will have been involved in an accident at the age of 23. the roads*
“New drivers are at greater risk of crashing due to their inexperience and inability to recognize hazards.”
Smith added that practical driving tests in Britain should be made more difficult to improve driving standards for new drivers finally “Reduce the number of young drivers involved in accidents”.
He stated that Absolute Reg believes that driving tests should include mandatory tests for driving in dark conditions and turbulent weather conditions so that new drivers are prepared for anything when driving independently.
A petition launched earlier this year called for the introduction of a “progressive licensing system” that would apply to young drivers under the age of 25.
Part of the petition included ensuring that apprentices had a minimum 40-hour period to help young drivers gain skills and experience on different roads in different conditions.
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Experts have called for stricter driving test rules
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It also called for new drivers to be banned from carrying passengers aged 25 and under for the first year and to impose restrictions on driving at night between midnight and 6am.
