According to a survey by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line insurance, 84% of drivers agree with a minimum learning period for learner drivers. The survey showed that 69% of drivers under 25 are in favour.

Brake is also calling for post-test restrictions on novice drivers, such as a zero tolerance drink drive limit and a bar on late night driving and carrying mates.

Julie Townsend, Deputy Chief Executive of Brake said, "The government has an opportunity to make a real difference to road safety and save a lot of young lives through reforming our driver licensing system. Death and serious injury on roads is devastating, especially so when it involves someone young, with their whole life ahead of them. Evidence on how to reduce young driver crashes is very clear; by introducing a system of graduated licensing we can expect to make real inroads to ending the devastation caused by young driver crashes. We're calling on government to take bold steps by introducing all elements of graduated licensing - including a minimum learning period and post-test licence restrictions - but without compromising safety by simultaneously introducing changes that would increase risk, such as a lower minimum driving age."

Gus Park, Commercial Director at Direct Line said, "Young drivers make up only one in eight licence holders, but are involved in crashes that result in one in five road deaths and serious injuries. We believe that these statistics can be changed substantially through the implementation of graduated driver licensing. It would have a positive effect on the driving behaviour and habits of young people, particularly in the critical period just after passing their test, and more importantly, reduce catastrophic road crashes and save lives."