On 1 September 1993, a new law took effect which permitted instructor-supported driving practice from the age of 16. This study describes which persons make use of the new 16-year age limit with reference to socio-economics and lifestyle. In the study, the participants were divided into socio-economic groups (blue-collar and white-collar) and lifestyle groups (oriented towards friends, the surrounding world or parent). The results showed that children in white-collar families acquire a permit for driving practice in more cases than children in blue-collar families. One of the reasons for the latter group not acquiring a permit is that they cannot afford it, while children in white-collar families state that they have neither the desire nor the time. Driving mileages vary widely between the lifestyle groups. The group oriented towards the surrounding world drives the most. Other factors that encourage the acquisition of a driven practice permit are the possession of several driving licences in the family, the ownership of several cars in the family, living with several adults, driving a car before the age of 16 and friends who have driving practice permits. (A) A Swedish version is also available (VTI rapport 404, see C 11775 S).
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