Posted by Linda Davidson
A new poll has illustrated the need for better basic driver training, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) told those with van apparatus and accessories.
IAM director of policy and research Neil Greig said that the new AA Streetwatcher survey revealed that most problems on the road are not caused by people who are driving recklessly and blatantly breaking the law.
The study of 40,000 vehicles at junctions and roundabouts found that five per cent of drivers are still failing to wear a seatbelt, with a similar number of motorists sporting broken brake lights.
Worryingly, a third of vehicles do not indicate, potentially causing confusion for other drivers, with almost one in ten cars deemed to be driving too fast for the road conditions.
"These findings underline the need for a better basic driving test combined with more encouragement for post-test training that really addresses the human errors that cause most deaths and injuries on our road," said Mr Greig.
An earlier study by the IAM revealed that the majority of motorists think that further training is a better way to deal with careless drivers than fixed penalty notices.
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