The U.K. government is facing criticism for not implementing more rules for young drivers. Despite strong evidence from countries like Canada, where Graduated Driving Licenses (GDLs) have led to an 83% reduction in deaths among 16-19-year-olds, officials in the U.K. remain reluctant to adopt similar measures. Officials believe that the restrictions associated with GDLs—like limiting driving hours and the number of passengers—would impose unnecessary constraints on young drivers who are just learning to be more independent. However, critics argue that these rules are important for improving road safety and reducing accidents among inexperienced drivers. (Independent)
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