New research has revealed that one in three young drivers feel \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcunprepared\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 when taking to Britain\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s roads shortly after passing their test, Book Theory Test Today understands.<\/p>\n
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A large proportion of young motorists have emphasised that driving lessons fail to fully prepare them for life on the road. According to the research, 29% of young motorists aged 18-30 fear driving solo shortly after obtaining their full driving licence.<\/p>\n
In addition, 24% of young motorists stated that accidents they had been involved in could have been avoided if they had spent more hours on the road when learning. A further 62% said they would not object to the introduction of a minimum learning period.<\/p>\n
2,000 young drivers participated in the research, 21% of those drivers revealed that they avoided motorways shortly after passing their test. 14% declared themselves \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcunprepared\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 to take to the roads at all. Furthermore, 29% of poll respondents said they were not ready to drive at night and 21% revealed that driving lessons did not adequately prepare them to transport passengers.<\/p>\n
19% of young drivers avoided city centre driving, 14% of drivers refused to drive in adverse weather conditions and 8% of young motorists feared making a right turn, cutting across oncoming traffic.<\/p>\n
The research revealed that 18% of the 2,000 young drivers surveyed had passed the UK driving test after spending just three months or less as a learner. A further 50% spent six months or less as a learner.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the research conducted by Co-operative Insurance, Edmund King, the president of the AA said: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It is worrying that so many young drivers feel the driving test does not prepare them adequately for elements of life on the road.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
He added: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We would support the idea of allowing learner drivers on to motorways with a trained driving instructor and also a minimum learning period.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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