You're young, you've passed your test and you're on the open road.
ONE PROBLEM, YOU'RE LIKELY TO BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT!
Every day in Scotland an average of 16 drivers aged between 17-25 years are involved in a road accident.
These accidents result in:
Could you live with the fact that your driving caused the death or injury of one of your passengers?
Young drivers are much more likely to be involved in an accident than older drivers. 17-25 year olds account for 10% of licence holders, but over 20% of the accidents.
The types of accidents in which young drivers are involved are involved are different from older, more experienced drivers.
Let's face it you're a risk, that's why you pay more insurance!
There are certain driving skills which cannot be acquired as quickly as a driving licence.
The ability to anticipate and spot hazards can only be developed with experience.
Failure to anticipate hazards is a common cause of road accidents - it means that you can't stop in time!
OBSERVATION, CONCENTRATION AND ANTICIPATION ARE SKILLS WHICH NEED TO BE DEVELOPED.
SPEED IS A KILLER!!You needn't even be breaking the speed limit to kill someone.
Driving at an inappropriate speed particularly in a built up area can have lethal consequences for pedestrians and cyclists.
And remember the police have lots of different methods for detecting speeders - SO SLOW DOWN!
Do you want a fine and points on your licence?
Current legislation means that people passing their first driving test will be "on probation" for two years. A total of six or more penalty points during that time will mean they have to go back to learner status, apply for a new provisional licence and take the test again.
All drivers know that they shouldn't mix alcohol and driving. But what about drugs?
Well, the situation is the same.
DRUGS AND DRIVING DON'T MIX!
It's an offence to be under the influence of drugs whilst driving and at the very least you'll lose your licence.
Alcohol and drugs affect your reaction times and judgement. They can give you a false sense of confidence so you actually think you're in control - but you are far from it.
Remember losing your licence will result in higher insurance premiums once you get it back, plus you could possibly lose you job.
Of course this reminder isn't designed for you. It's for all the other 17-25 year olds. Isn't it?