More than three in four motorists believe there should be restrictions on young drivers after passing their test, a new survey has revealed.
Last year, 5,419 people were killed or seriously injured as a result of accidents involving a young driver, and more than three quarters of those surveyed believed that limitations should be put on new drivers' licences to reduce this number.
The survey, carried out by the Association of British Insurers, found that 71 per cent of drivers would support limiting the number of young passengers which new drivers are allowed to carry, while 57 per cent agreed that there should be a minimum twelve-month learning period before young drivers are allowed to take their test.
In addition to this, 58 per cent of those surveyed believed that restrictions should be placed on young drivers driving at night (11pm-4am).
James Dalton, the ABI's Head of Motor, said: "Radical action is needed to reduce the tragic waste of young lives on our roads, especially among the 17-24 age group.
"A car is potentially a lethal weapon, and we must do more to help young drivers deal better with the dangers of driving.
"Improving the safety of young drivers will also mean that motor insurance premiums will become more affordable for families with young drivers."
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