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| 'Deadly risks' of young motorists | 'Deadly risks' of young motorists |
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| Young motorists are more likely than older people to take "extreme and life-threatening" risks while driving, a road safety study has suggested. | Young motorists are more likely than older people to take "extreme and life-threatening" risks while driving, a road safety study has suggested. |
| The charity Brake found that 33% of the 533 drivers aged 17-24 it surveyed admitted overtaking on a blind bend, compared to 9% of older drivers. | The charity Brake found that 33% of the 533 drivers aged 17-24 it surveyed admitted overtaking on a blind bend, compared to 9% of older drivers. |
| Government transport statistics show more than 14 young drivers and their passengers die every week in Britain. | Government transport statistics show more than 14 young drivers and their passengers die every week in Britain. |
| Brake wants the government to bring in a new licence system for young drivers. | Brake wants the government to bring in a new licence system for young drivers. |
| Illegal drugs | Illegal drugs |
| The study, undertaken in conjunction with the car breakdown company Green Flag, found that 9% of young people had driven after taking illegal drugs, compared with 3% of older drivers. | The study, undertaken in conjunction with the car breakdown company Green Flag, found that 9% of young people had driven after taking illegal drugs, compared with 3% of older drivers. |
| Half of the young drivers surveyed admitted to using a hand-held phone while behind the wheel, compared with 35% of older drivers. | Half of the young drivers surveyed admitted to using a hand-held phone while behind the wheel, compared with 35% of older drivers. |
| The research said "horrifying numbers" were taking such life-threatening risks on a regular basis. Some young people admitted to overtaking on a blind bend or using a hand-held phone while driving at least once a week. The government must take steps to tackle extreme risk-taking Cathy Keeler Brake class="" href="/1/hi/uk/7214991.stm">The victims' story | |
| Brake spokeswomen Cathy Keeler called for action to educate the young about the risks. | Brake spokeswomen Cathy Keeler called for action to educate the young about the risks. |
| She said: "The government must take steps to tackle extreme risk-taking and the appalling number of deaths and injuries involving young drivers." | She said: "The government must take steps to tackle extreme risk-taking and the appalling number of deaths and injuries involving young drivers." |
| The findings coincide with a national conference in Manchester, organised by Brake, where experts will discuss strategies to reduce the number of crashes involving young drivers. | The findings coincide with a national conference in Manchester, organised by Brake, where experts will discuss strategies to reduce the number of crashes involving young drivers. |
| The experts will also examine government policies, latest research, advertising and education campaigns. | The experts will also examine government policies, latest research, advertising and education campaigns. |
| Brake is urging the government to "publish its consultation on novice drivers and take prompt action to cut casualties". | Brake is urging the government to "publish its consultation on novice drivers and take prompt action to cut casualties". |
| Ms Keeler described the current system of learning to drive as "inadequate" and said it contributed to the high numbers of deaths and injuries on the roads. | Ms Keeler described the current system of learning to drive as "inadequate" and said it contributed to the high numbers of deaths and injuries on the roads. |
| Every week 14 young drivers and their passengers die on UK roads | Every week 14 young drivers and their passengers die on UK roads |
| New licence | New licence |
| Brake wants the Government to introduce graduated driver licensing (GDL), which has been successfully introduced in New Zealand, Canada and the US. | Brake wants the Government to introduce graduated driver licensing (GDL), which has been successfully introduced in New Zealand, Canada and the US. |
| This typically includes a minimum learner driver period and a novice driver period after practical and theory tests have been passed. | This typically includes a minimum learner driver period and a novice driver period after practical and theory tests have been passed. |
| There can also be restrictions on driving at night and carrying passengers. | There can also be restrictions on driving at night and carrying passengers. |
| The survey questioned 4,640 UK drivers, 533 of whom were aged between 17 and 24. | The survey questioned 4,640 UK drivers, 533 of whom were aged between 17 and 24. |