Transport planning bosses across the UK have called for young drivers to face nationally recognised tests before being allowed to drive on business.
According to a survey of 40 fleets by RoadSafe, some 90 per cent of respondents would like to see a post-test driving for work qualification introduced for young people.
A further 71 per cent believed that the current L driver training and testing process is not sufficient to prepare most 17 to 24-year-olds for taking to the roads on business.
Caroline Scurr, director of Roadsafe's Driving for Better Business campaign, said it is unsurprising to see fleet operators calling for an improvement in the skills of young drivers.
"A range of factors put young drivers at particular risk, including their lack of experience, their weakness in identifying potential hazards and some attitudes, such as over confidence," she commented.
Ms Scurr added that deadline pressures and unfamiliar routes can pose further challenges, which are not covered by the basic L training.
Last week, the Institute of Advanced Motorists urged all drivers to take extra care, with prolonged heavy snowfall and icy conditions bringing chaos to many UK roads.
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