![]() ![]() But that doesn’t mean they can’t start learning to drive before that age. Sue Waterfield, head of marketing at Young Driver, explains: “There are of course sensible reasons we don’t want young people driving on the roads before they reach 17. Those opinions are evidenced by the fact that drivers who have undertaken pre-17 driving lessons with Young Driver are significantly less likely to have an accident in the critical first six months after passing their driving test than the national average – with statistics dropping from one in five to one in 29. Over 400 past pupils of the scheme, who are now aged 17 and over, were also surveyed and 84 per cent agreed they were more receptive to road safety messaging at a younger age. Eighty two per cent of 2,400 parents questioned thought those aged 10 to 17 were more receptive to messages around risk and safety than over 17s. Young Driver also asked parents and newly qualified drivers themselves about learners’ attitudes to safety and risk at different ages. The scheme specialises in driving lessons and experiences for those not yet of a legal driving age, taking place on private property and with fully qualified instructors. The instructors are in a unique position to be able to compare groups, teaching both over 17s on the road and 10-17 year olds at Young Driver’s 70+ private venues across the UK. Two thirds of driving instructors surveyed by Young Driver (69 per cent) admitted they felt youngsters learn better before they turn 17. However, one driving school is challenging whether 17 is the right age to learn to drive – even if that remains the age you’re allowed on the roads. When driving licences were first introduced in 1903, anyone aged 17 or older could apply – even though they didn’t need to take a test. ![]() For 120 years, it’s been a legal requirement to be over 17-years old when driving a car on public roads. ![]()
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