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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9
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
4 results
2
Recommendation
Deferred
Fourth report: Road safety: young …
The Department should commission a study of crash rates for older novice drivers and how...
The Department should commission a study of crash rates for older novice drivers and how the driver’s experience level contributes to these crashes. This would allow the Department to understand better the risks around older novice drivers and whether to …
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Government Response
The government states that bespoke research would be resource-intensive and they already have evidence about young novice drivers, suggesting older novices are less risky. They will consider the case for such research further and weigh it against other priorities, without committing to commission the study.
Department for Transport
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3
Recommendation
Deferred
Fourth report: Road safety: young …
Every individual’s circumstances and natural skill, aptitude and experience and level of competence to drive...
Every individual’s circumstances and natural skill, aptitude and experience and level of competence to drive a car or vehicle is varied. However, we are concerned that intensive driving courses may not provide learner drivers with adequate driving experience prior to …
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Government Response
The government agrees that further study on intensive driving lessons and post-test crash risk would be useful but defers committing to the research, stating it will be considered as part of the 2022/23 research programme as current year projects are already agreed.
Department for Transport
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Recommendation
Deferred
Fourth report: Road safety: young …
The potential implementation of GDL in Northern Ireland presents the Department with an opportunity to...
The potential implementation of GDL in Northern Ireland presents the Department with an opportunity to monitor the impact of such a system within one part of the UK. By October 2021, we recommend that the Department liaise with the Northern …
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Government Response
The government states the Graduated Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland has been significantly delayed by COVID-19 and has not yet started, making it too early to provide interim findings or conclusions by October 2021. They commit to remaining in close contact with the Northern Ireland Executive and sharing any findings with the Committee when they become available.
Department for Transport
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15
Recommendation
Deferred
Fourth report: Road safety: young …
As part of the progress update on Driver 2020 we have requested by July 2021,...
As part of the progress update on Driver 2020 we have requested by July 2021, the Department should outline the progress and preliminary findings from its research into the effectiveness of telematic technology to improve road safety. (Paragraph 91) 34 …
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Government Response
The government commits to providing a progress update on the Driver 2020 project by July 2021, but states preliminary findings on telematics effectiveness will not be available until Spring 2022. They also note a separate telematics feasibility study has not progressed due to procurement challenges.
Department for Transport
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