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Why are my hazard perception skills being tested?

Car Accident - www.theory-online.co.uk In November 2002 the DSA introduced a Hazard Perception element to all theory tests. It is one of a series of measures aimed at reducing the number of people killed or injured on Britain’s road by 40% by 2010.

Young drivers (17-21) make up only 7% of all licence holders yet are involved in up to 1 in 7 (15%) of accidents involving injury. One in five newly qualified drivers has a crash within a year. This is the reason why it is expensive for newly qualified driver and riders to obtain vehicle insurance.

Obviously, an element of these figures can be attributed to lack of experience. Better training and testing (such as Hazard Perception) is seen as one way forward.