Book Your Theory Test Today – Calls For Young Driver Curbs Intensifies

Emily Challen was a front-seat passenger in a vehicle driven by her 18-year-old friend. Following her death in a road accident, calls to impose curbs on young drivers have intensified. Book Your Theory Test Today examines the debate regarding the introduction of young driver restrictions.

Towards the end of 2013, Book Your Theory Test Today published a blog about the possibility of young drivers being hit with numerous restrictions in order to reduce the high number of accidents amongst drivers aged 17-25.

Since the death of Emily Challen, calls for these restrictions to be imposed, and imposed now, have hit new heights.

In a statement from MP, Stephen Phillips, he said: “Young people should face restrictions after passing their theory test and driving exam following the death of Miss Challen.”

Emily Challen, from Long Bennington, Lincolnshire, died when the vehicle she was in, driven by Aimee Cupin, collided with a stationary lorry. Recently, at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court, Cupin entered a guilty plea for dangerous driving.

Challen died instantly at the scene of the accident in the aftermath of the crash, which happened on Lincoln’s notorious A1 carriageway. Two other passengers in the vehicle escaped with minor injuries.

Book Your Theory Test Today understands that MP Stephen Phillips believes the introduction of graduated driving licences, following completion of the theory test and driving exam, will improve road safety among young drivers substantially.

The driver of the car, Amy Cupin, was banned for 18 months as a result of the accident and additionally she was ordered to do 200 hours of unpaid work and serve a 12-month community order.

Following Cupin’s sentence, Mr Phillips had this to say: “Introducing measures, such as limiting the number of passengers a young driver can transport and imposing a curfew for certain hours of the day, could save lives. I believe such changes would have a radical impact on road safety.”

However, some commentators entered into the debate with a different viewpoint. Lorna Lee, an AA spokeswoman, said: “The AA is against implementing such restrictions. Some young people may have jobs where they need to be able drive late at night so imposing a curfew on them removes the need for them to learn in the first place.”

Other commentators said that major overhauls of the UK theory test and practical driving exam would also need to take place, causing great upheaval.

In a statement from the DfT (Department for Transport), they said: “It is imperative that the Government strikes the right balance so that young drivers remain safe on our roads, but at the same time their freedom is not restricted. It could limit employment opportunities for young people, especially those in rural areas. We feel that it is important that all views are considered and the right decision is made.”

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