“I think there has been a consensus amongst motorists for a long time that drivers should have to pass a test to drive on the motorway.
“This is not something which applies to solely young drivers, as the latest statistics suggest they are just as likely to be involved in a motorway accident as any other driver.
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“There are too many drivers of all ages who are inexperienced on motorways and are not familiar with the important differences which separate it from other types of driving.
“Our survey shows that there is support out there for the idea that all drivers, whether they have only just passed their test or whether they have been driving for years, should now have to pass a specific test before they are allowed to drive on the motorway.”
The breakdown of the survey results on the mandatory motorway driving test:
- 52% of motorists said they wanted to see the introduction of a motorway driving test for all drivers.
- 70% of drivers between 17 and 24 wanted the introduction of a motorway driving test for all drivers.
- 41% of male motorists surveyed wanted the introduction of a motorway driving test for all drivers.
- 64% of women motorists surveyed wanted the introduction of a motorway driving test for all drivers.