Young drivers need skills 'not covered by test'
Young drivers of car fleets are often un-experienced in the types of driving they need to carry out for work, a major new study has suggested.
The survey, conducted by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa), found that activities such as driving at night, or in icy conditions are often demanded of young workers but that those young drivers will not have been trained to deal with such scenarios.
Rospa added that a post-test qualification could benefit young drivers and the companies they work for.
Most businesses surveyed supported the notion of a post-driving test qualification but suggested that it must be optional.
Duncan Vernon, Rospa's road safety manager, said: "Many employers reported that they did not rely on the driving licence as evidence of competence in driving for work and many conduct their own assessments before allowing their employees to drive for work purposes.
"It is not surprising, therefore, that so many said they would find a post-test driving for work qualification useful."
