Posted on Wednesday 2nd March 2011
I've passed!
For many young people, passing their driving test is the key to independance.
However, although they only represent 10% of the population they account for around 40% of those killed or seriously injured on Staffordshire's roads.
A recent study of crashes involving young people has highlighted the following as being significant contributory factors:
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Inexperience versus over confidence
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Speeding or inappropriate speed
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Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
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Not wearing seatbelts
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Succumbing to peer pressure to drive inappropriately
Staffordshire County Council is working hard to reduce this worrying statistic and has developed a number of initiatives to support young people from the earliest stages of learning to drive right through to post test initiatives that can even reduce car insurance premiums.
For further information on road safety for young people, please contact Irene Williamson on 01785 276617 or email roadsafety@staffordshire.gov.uk