The majority of UK drivers would support changes to driver training and testing procedures, similar to measures in place in other countries as part of Graduated Driver Licensing systems, reveals a report by UK motoring service provider RAC. The RAC Report on Motoring 2007: Driving Safely?, compiled from a survey of 2,029 drivers and group discussions, found 70% support a minimum learning to drive period and 66% support a period of supervised driving for novice drivers. This backs up earlier research by Brake which revealed widespread support for key components of GDL.
The RAC survey also found more than half (56%) would support a Government target of zero road deaths, such as that adopted in Sweden.
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Source: International Road Safety News from Brake 26/07/07
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