But in the wrong hands, vehicles can be fatal - for both the occupants and other road users. According to road safety charity Brake, one-third of fatal accidents involve people under 25, yet less than 14 per cent of this age group have a car licence.
That's where motor projects come in. These can help to teach young people how to follow instructions and the importance of road safety. They also offer young people the opportunity to get hands-on experience by teaching them basic car maintenance skills.
Chris Lee is development manager at Havering Motorvations, an alternative education provider that works with teenagers aged 13 to 17. He believes motor projects work particularly well with "at risk" young people as they help them to gain skills and qualifications.
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