| YOUNG DRIVERS CHALLENGE 17 MAY 2008 |
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Are you or do you know someone who is a newly qualified driver? Young Drivers Challenge 2008 aims to raise awareness in all aspects of driving and road use in the 17 to 25 age group.
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In the UK..
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500 young people pass their test weekly |
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1 young driver killed and 17 seriously injured every week
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45 people under the age of 25 killed on Scotland's roads in the first six months of 2007
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20% will be involved in an accident in their first year |
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Twice as likely to be killed or seriously injured in a rural area |
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Male driver accident rate more than double that of female |
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20% of 17-22 year old male drivers killed are driving cars more than 13 years old
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have held a full driving licence for less than 6 months |
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enjoy driving more than any other age group - think they drive well but have undeveloped hazard perception skills
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may commit driving offences to impress their peers as well as be more likely to show greater outward anger towards other drivers
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If you wish to take part in this worthwhile event please contact the Lothian and Borders Road Safety Unit at Dalkeith as soon as possible – numbers are limited. Please note the Road Safety Officers are often out of the office so a fax or e-mail giving your details and contact telephone number is recommended. Click here for full Leaflet
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Tel: 0131 663 1915
Fax: 0131 454 9143
dalkeithrsu@lbp.pnn.police.uk |
