Young and novice drivers
Transport Committee
Closed
Inquiry
Young drivers aged 17-24 account for seven percent of the UK’s driving licence holders but are involved in 20% of fatal and serious collisions. Concerned about these high collision and casualty rates, the Transport Select Committee returns to its inquiry to scrutinise the Government’s actions to reduce the risks of …
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Recommendations
6
Conclusions
1
Report
3
Oral sessions
3
Events
Activity timeline 5 events
13 May
2021
2021
2 Mar
2021
2021
Report published
21 Oct
2020
2020
Oral evidence
7 Oct
2020
2020
Oral evidence
2 Sep
2020
2020
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 3 sessions
21 Oct 2020
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David Buttery · Department for Transport
Dr Kiron Chatterjee · University of the West of England, Bristol
Malcolm Heymer · Alliance of British Drivers (ABD)
The Baroness Vere of Norbiton · Department for Transport
7 Oct 2020
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Graeme Trudgill · British Insurance Brokers' Association
Laura Hughes · Association of British Insurers
Lorna Lee · Automobile Association
Mr Nicholas Lyes · RAC Motoring Services
Nicole Parker · The Under 17 Car Club Charitable Trust
Nika Lee · Insure the Box
Paul Silverwood · The Under 17 Car Club Charitable Trust
2 Sep 2020
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Dr Neale Kinnear · Transport Research Laboratory
Elizabeth Box · RAC Foundation
George Atkinson
Ian Greenwood
Mary Williams OBE · Brake
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth report: Road safety: young and novice drivers | HC 169 | 2 Mar 2021 | 15 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
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Recommendation
Accepted
Fourth report: Road safety: young …
We recommend that the Department for Transport provides an update to the Committee on progress...
We recommend that the Department for Transport provides an update to the Committee on progress with the Driver 2020 project by July 2021. (Paragraph 81) Road safety: young and novice drivers 33
Government Response
The government accepts the recommendation, confirming it will provide an update on the Driver 2020 project by July 2021, with initial findings in Spring 2022 and final findings in Spring 2023 due to COVID-19 delays.
Department for Transport
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Recommendation
Accepted
Fourth report: Road safety: young …
As well as the practical test, the theory test can play an important role in...
As well as the practical test, the theory test can play an important role in helping to develop learner drivers’ understanding of driving in different situations. We recommend that the Department and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency develop the …
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Government Response
The government asserts that the current theory test and official education materials already include adequate questioning and information on driving at night and with passengers. They also state the theory test content is kept under review, with new content under development to be introduced after a new service stabilizes.
Department for Transport
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