U.K. Young Drivers Need Training to Avoid Crashes, According to IAM

According to the Institute of Advanced Motorists, young drivers are 15 percent more likely to crash than older drivers due to their lack of experience. The IAM’s report shows the under-20 drivers' errors account for 50 per cent of crashes, as experience grows the percentage falls to 42 of drivers in their 20s and 33 percent those aged between 40 and 60.

Also, aggressive driving is being associated with the crashes of younger drivers. The loos of control is being considered a drive factor in 14.5 per cent of crashes. Also young drivers who are traveling too fast disregarding the weather conditions count for 10.5 per cent of crashes.

Young drivers who exceed the speed limit are responsible for 6 percent and sudden braking drivers cause 5 per cent of crashes in the U.K.. Furthermore the IAM study revealed that alcohol was the drive factor for 4.6 percent of crashes for the 17 to 24 age group compared to three per cent for 25 to 69 age groups. Thus the IAM is calling for further training for young drivers within the 12 to 18 months after passing their driving test.

“Seventeen to 25-year-olds are only 15 per cent of the driving population and yet they have 30 per cent of all accidents and account for 40 per cent of insurance claims. It’s clear that handing a driving license over without offering further help is putting far too many young people at unacceptable risk. The government, the motoring industry and insurance companies need to work together to ensure that young people continue to improve their driving, particularly after passing their test,” Simon Best, IAM Chief Executive, was quoted as saying by fleetnews.co.uk.