Young male drivers urged to take fewer risks

Young male drivers have been urged to adopt a less risky style of driving if they wish to avoid accidents that could result in a car insurance claim or serious injury.

Road safety charity Brake has highlighted new research showing that drivers aged 17 are significantly more likely to be involved in an accident than those aged 18 or 19.

The data also showed that one young male driver in every 60 is involved in a crash that results in the injury or death of one of the people affected.

Julie Townsend, Brake's campaigns director, suggested that the introduction of a graduated system of driver licensing could help to train better and less risky driving habits, which are a key problem among young men.

"There is an urgent need for the government to show leadership in tackling young driver crashes," she said.

This week, the Institute of Advanced Motorists called on the government to support post-test training for car owners to ensure that good driving is considered a "skill for life".

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