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Major study into safety of young drivers at work

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched a major research study aimed at helping young drivers to stay safe when they are on the road as part of their job.

RoSPA’s Young Drivers at Work project is seeking the views of managers who employ 17-24-year-old drivers. It will lead to a better understanding of the safety issues involved in these employees getting behind the wheel for tasks such as making deliveries, going to meetings or travelling between sites.

A questionnaire for employers can be accessed at www.rospa.com/roadsafety/youngdriversatwork/ until December. A report on the findings will be published in March 2009.