Written question asked by Yasmin Qureshi (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Roads: Accidents
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of trends in the level the risk of road traffic collisions involving young drivers.
- Answer
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Young drivers account for only 6% of driving licence holders but were involved in 24% of fatal and serious collisions in 2024.
This is why on 7 January 2026, we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vision for a safer future on our roads for all. This includes consulting on a Minimum Learning Period before learner drivers can take their test. This would allow learners more time to gain essential experience, for example in different weather conditions, before driving independently and reduce the risk to themselves and other drivers.
We are also consulting on a lower drink drive limit for newly qualified drivers with the intention of reducing collisions amongst this group.
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- 104728
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Accidents Roads Young people
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