Aspects of driving experience in the first year of the new qualified driver.

An investigation was made by postal questionnaire concerning the driving experience of 1,320 motorists during the year after they passed the driving test. There was a response rate of 85 per cent. Drivers in the sample had learned to drive in 1 of 3 ways, at a driving school only, with a friend or relative only or by a combination of the 2, Differences in accident rates for those 3 are suggested, although there is insufficient evidence for drawing firm conclusions.