Expert calls on governments to help young drivers buy safer cars

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The average age of first cars bought by young drivers is increasing, prompting renewed calls for state governments to provide financial assistance to get vulnerable motorists into newer, safer vehicles.


One of the key reasons novice drivers are over-represented in fatal crashes – beyond inexperience and risk-taking behaviour – is because a large proportion own – or are given the keys to – older, less safe cars.

Now a leading road safety expert has called on…

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