Preventing Road Traffic Accidents: A Brief Guide.
A recent survey carried out by the AA has found startling statistics regarding the supervision of learner drivers. 19,000 AA members took place in the survey and nearly a quarter of those asked revealed that they were unaware that it was illegal to use a mobile phone whilst watching over a learner driver. Around one in ten people also claimed that they did not know it was illegal to fall asleep whilst supervising a learner. The current law states that when you are supervising a learner you are responsible for the vehicle you are travelling in.
One driver was recently sent imprisoned for a period of two years after the learner driver he was supervising caused a crash which resulted in the death of two people. The AA have suggested that learner drivers should also have professional lessons as well as practicing with other experienced drivers. When learners sit beside experienced but non professional drivers it is common for them to pick up habits.
The study also revealed shocking statistics that some drivers were under the influence of alcohol whilst supervising a learner, sending text messages and not wearing the glasses they would normally wear when driving.
23% of people asked admitted that they were unaware that using a mobile phone whilst supervising a learner was illegal.
4% of respondents admitted that they had broken at least one of the laws and this grew to 22% in the aged 21- 24 group.
When you are in charge of a learner driver you are actually responsible for the vehicle you are travelling in. Many people appear to be unaware of the responsibilities that come with this.
Road safety group Brake are now hoping to get the minimum age limit for supervising a learner raised from 21 to 25.
The responsibility of sitting with a learner is not something which should be underestimated.
The above pointers were aimed at reducing road traffic accidents. road traffic accidents solicitors Hattons can help with any claims.
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