Parliamentary Search

Written question asked by Lord Condon (Crossbench) on Monday, 16 March 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 March 2015. It was answered by Baroness Kramer (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Driving Tests

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to review the current driving test and the introduction of a graduated driving licence, in the light of changes to vehicle technology including navigation systems, assisted parking and mobile communications and the over representation of young drivers in serious and fatal accidents.

Answer

Britain has some of the safest roads in the world. However, young drivers are disproportionately involved in collisions.

There is a difficult balance to strike between promoting young drivers safety and their freedom to access work and education.

We won’t rule out further measures, but at present we are focussing our efforts on technological solutions.

We commissioned research into how telematics can reduce accident rates among young drivers and the findings will help to shape future road safety policy. A description of the research requirement has been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

We expect phase one to be completed in April 2015. The timing of phase two will be dependent on the first phase.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5768
Session
2014-15
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Driving tests Driving licences
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk