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What are the risks to a young driver with their friends in the car?

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  • Post category:Driving / Personal safety
  • Post published:December 27, 2013

A young driver with their friends in the car is six times more likely to crash than when they are driving alone due to distractions, showing off, and peer pressure.

Source: PC Andy Nattrass – Young Driver Education Coordinator in Road Policing – Specialist Operations @ Norfolk Constabulary

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