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The survey was carried out by independent market research company SurveyGoo.  \n*Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding.  \nForeword  \nBrake  \nthe road safety charity  \nBrake and AXA UK driver survey reports  \nDriver testing and education  \nIn this,the second report in partnership with road safety charity Brake, we address the issue of driver education.  \nAs a forward-looking major vehicle insurer, it’s important to us that we understand the views, concerns and asks of the UK’s motorists and how they change over time. We draw on this insight to ensure our new products and propositions truly reflect the evolving needs of our customers.  \nThis research is timely as so much has changed in recent years and there will be many more changes and developments to come. The UK driving test and Highway Code are constantly evolving. The test was made compulsory for new drivers in 1935, the theory test was introduced in 1996, with a hazard perception section being added in 2002. The Highway Code, which was first published in 1931, applies to all road users, and is regularly updated. Notably the 2022 edition included a new‘hierarchy of road users’.  \nWhat we see on the UK’s roads has changed dramatically in recent years. We now see many more cycle lanes and cycle superhighways, 20 mph zones in a growing number of urban areas and, local schemes such as ‘low traffic neighbourhoods’which restrict car use. It seems highly likely that change will continue apace, not least with the concept of the 15-minute city currently being hotly debated.  \nThe type of vehicles we see on our roads has also radically changed in recent years, with hybrids, EVsand increasing levels of automation as we edge ever closer to fully self-driving vehicles.  \nOur research focuses on the UK driving test and Highway Code. We asked motorists for their views and knowledge of both and on the recent changes which have been introduced. We then sought their views on lifelong testing. Should tests be more regular, age related and whether the frequency of eye tests was a concern? We asked about graduated testing, a model that is the norm ina number of countries, and looked at issues including alcohol levels, motorway and night-time driving. Lastly, we looked at the process of booking a driving test in the UK.  \nThis research raises a number of issues which deserve consideration by the Government and its relevant agencies. There is clear support for the introduction of graduated driver testing.  \nOther issues that must be addressed include the current driving test backlog and the impact this is having on the pockets of motorists, and potentially road safety. We call on the Government to convene a high level strategic review of driver education, testing and licensing.  \nJon Walker  \nAXA UK Commercial CEO  \n© Brake 2023  \n[www.brake.org.uk/driver-testing-and-education](www.brake.org.uk/driver-testing-and-education 1)[ 1](www.brake.org.uk/driver-testing-and-education 1)  \nExecutive summary  \nBrake  \nthe road safety charity  \nBrake and AXA UK driver survey reports  \nDriver testing and education  \nCould you still pass your test?  \nWe all worked hardto pass our driving testwe studied the Highway Code, spent many hours with an instructor and/or a family member practising and learning to drive, and some of us will even have studied for and passed our theory test. But once we received our ‘pass’, how many of us continued that level of learning?  \nNearly a quarter of drivers surveyed said they were unsure if they could pass their practical driving test – with 35% saying the same about the theory test.  \nThis asks the question: Do we, or should we ever, stop learning to drive?  \nRecently, the Highway Code was updated with aspects such as the hierarchy of ro","cbCaikMkVR17ZkBV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikMkVR17ZkBV","pdf",2764948,25,"English","# Executive summary\n## Could you still pass your test?\n## Lifelong learning and knowledge of the Highway Code\n## Phased licensing for 17–24-year-old drivers\n## Post-test learning and keeping drivers safe\n# Overview of the report scope\n## Attitudes toward testing standards and tuition\n## Views on the driving test and Highway Code knowledge","[{\"question\":\"What did the May 2023 Brake and AXA UK survey ask car drivers about?\",\"answer\":\"It explored attitudes toward driver testing and education, including lifelong learning, fitness to drive, phased licensing approaches, and views on the UK driving test and Highway Code knowledge.\"},{\"question\":\"How many drivers reported uncertainty about passing their tests?\",\"answer\":\"Nearly a quarter of drivers said they were unsure they could pass their practical driving test, and 35% reported the same uncertainty about the theory test.\"},{\"question\":\"What knowledge gap did the report identify regarding the Highway Code?\",\"answer\":\"It found that 71% of respondents could not identify the correct distance to keep from the car in front.\"},{\"question\":\"What licensing approach does the report say many people support for 17–24-year-old drivers?\",\"answer\":\"Nearly two-thirds (63%) would support a phased licensing system, potentially including a minimum learning period, on-road practice, motorway lessons, and post-pass restrictions on driving hours, passengers, and alcohol while driving.\"}]","Brake and AXA UK Driver Survey Reports - Driver Testing and Education | PDF",63]