The impact fatal road traffic accident can have on young people has been highlighted by new research from the AA.
A survey by the firm revealed that 67 per cent of those aged 16 and 17 know someone who has been injured or killed in an RTA.
Furthermore, 22 per cent of those asked said they knew three or more people who had been involved in such an accident. By the time they reach 18, there is a one in ten chance someone will have been involved in a crash which led to injury or death.
However, the study also found that young people are aware they need to take action to reduce the risk of them becoming involved in a RTA or road traffic accident. It revealed at 69 per cent of 16-25 year olds agree they have the biggest role to play when it comes to improving their safety on the roads.
Additionally, 37 per cent of respondents thought additional training on things like wet weather, night and motorway driving would help cut the number of road traffic accidents, while 30 per cent wanted to see road safety on the national curriculum.
Simon Douglas, the director of the AA’s Driving School, called on new drivers to ensure they act on these good intentions.
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