Your main life threat isn't drugs or knives. It's dying in a car.

Inexperienced drivers aged 17 - 24 are involved in a third of all crashes. Despite this many kids see learning to drive as a race to see how quickly and cheaply they can pass the driving test. Some parents, who were once afraid to let them cross a road alone, encourage them to drive with as little training as possible.  

Each year, 50,000 17 year olds pass their test with less than 6 months training

Drivers under 25 cause 1,000 deaths a year, including their own

More than 14 young drivers and their passengers are killed every week

20% of new drivers have a crash in their first year of driving

Young drivers respond to situations 2 seconds slower than experienced drivers

Males are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident than females

75% of worldwide brain injuries are caused by road traffic accidents.

Insurance rates for young drivers are high. They are based on risk and statistics. The countless prangs where nobody is hurt or killed, known as “damage only” accidents, cost an average £5,100 each. Cost per "slight casualty" is £14,600 each. Cost per serious casualty is put at £189,200. The cost of each fatal casualty is £1,683,800.

Helping learners during private driving practice.     Young Drivers - Where and when they are unsafe.      

Atom driving lessons are safe and fun. You get real value for money in a relaxed, encouraging environment. Reach me on my mobile 07722 037709, phone 01536 502436 or email.