One in Five Want Minimum Driving Age Raised

One in five motorists believe the minimum age for driving should be raised to 21, according to a recent survey.

The study, conducted by Uswitch, found that 21% of those who responded wanted to raise the age from 17 to 21 based on assumptions that newer drivers are more likely to be involved in collisions.

Some MP’s are already lobbying for the introduction of mandatory telematic black box devices to be fitted in cars of new drivers to encourage better driving behaviours, as well as exploring the introduction of a graduated licence.

In spite of this, almost half of respondents believed there should be a rise in the minimum age limit, while 10% felt there should be a maximum age limit too.

Currently, drivers over 70 need to renew their licence every three years but can self-declare if they have no medical condition which will impair their driving. Nearly 40% of the study called for a mandatory medical check to be carried out before renewing.

One in five also felt those over 70 should resit their theory test to ensure secure knowledge of the road regulations and spotting hazards in good time.

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