A spate of fatal accidents that killed young drivers and their passengers has led to calls for action. Talk to young people about their experience of driving and
accidents. Insurers say that as many as one in five newly qualified drivers has an accident in the first year. What could be done to reduce these figures?
Talk about the pain and distress caused by fatal accidents. Is this something young people think about when they get into a car with friends? Should it be?
Statistics show that young men in particular are at greatest risk. Male drivers aged 17 to 20 are almost 10 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured while driving than 40- to 59-year-old males, according to the Association of British Insurers. Some people say this is because young people tend to think they are invulnerable and take more risks. Do young people agree?
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
