- Driving tests
- How much do drivers know about the Highway Code?
- Fitness to drive and lifelong learning
- A progressive approach to driver licensing
- Booking a driving test
Details of survey methodology are given below the tables.
Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding.
Driving tests
Q1. How long has it been since you passed your driving test? | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Q2a. Before you passed your driving test, how many hours of driving lessons did you have with a qualified driving instructor? | |||||||||||||||||
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Q2b. Do you think you had enough driving lessons with a qualified driving instructor? | |||||||
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Q3a. Before you passed your driving test, how many hours of supervised on-road practice did you have, for example with a parent or other licensed driver? | |||||||||||||||||
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Q3b. Do you think you had enough hours of supervised on-road practice? | |||||||
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Q4. Since passing your driving test, have you had any additional driver training? (tick all that apply) | |||||||||||
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Gender breakdown
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Age breakdown
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Regional breakdown
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Q5a. How do you feel about the current UK driving test? | |||||||||
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Q5a. How do you feel about the current UK driving test? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q5b. Do you think you could still pass a UK driving test (theory)? | |||||||
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Q5b. Do you think you could still pass a UK driving test (theory)? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q5c. Do you think you could still pass a UK driving test (practical)? | |||||||
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Q5c. Do you think you could still pass a UK driving test (practical)? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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How much do drivers know about the Highway Code?
Q6. The Highway Code was updated in January 2022 to improve the safety of people who walk, cycle and ride horses? Following the update, please indicate whether the Highway Code includes the following statements… | ||||||||||||||||
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Age breakdown
Q6. The Highway Code was updated in January 2022 to improve the safety of people who walk, cycle and ride horses? Following the update, please indicate whether the Highway Code includes the following statements…
Drivers and cyclists must give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing, and to pedestrians and cyclists on parallel crossings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On narrow sections of road, on quiet roads, at road junctions and in slower-moving traffic, cyclists can ride in the centre of the lane, to make themselves as visible as possible | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Only pedestrians (including people who use wheelchair and mobility scooters) may use the pavement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Drivers must leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds of up to 30mph, and give them more space when overtaking at higher speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Regional breakdown
Q6. The Highway Code was updated in January 2022 to improve the safety of people who walk, cycle and ride horses? Following the update, please indicate whether the Highway Code includes the following statements…
Drivers and cyclists must give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing, and to pedestrians and cyclists on parallel crossings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On narrow sections of road, on quiet roads, at road junctions and in slower-moving traffic, cyclists can ride in the centre of the lane, to make themselves as visible as possible | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Only pedestrians (including people who use wheelchair and mobility scooters) may use the pavement | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Drivers must leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds of up to 30mph, and give them more space when overtaking at higher speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q7. You're approaching a roundabout. What should you do if a cyclist ahead is signalling to turn right ? | |||||||||
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Q8. You're driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front? | |||||||||
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Q9a. What is the default national speed limit for cars on the following UK roads: motorways? | |||||||||||||
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Regional breakdown
Q9a. What is the default national speed limit for cars on the following UK roads: motorways? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q9b. What is the default national speed limit for cars on the following UK roads: dual-carriageways? | |||||||||||||
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Regional breakdown
Q9b. What is the default national speed limit for cars on the following UK roads: dual-carriageways? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q9c. What is the default national speed limit for cars on the following UK roads: single-carriageways? | |||||||||||||
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Regional breakdown
Q9c. What is the default national speed limit for cars on the following UK roads: single-carriageways? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q9d. What is the default national speed limit for cars on the following UK roads: roads in built-up areas? | |||||||||||||
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Regional breakdown
Q9d. What is the default national speed limit for cars on the following UK roads: roads in built-up areas? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fitness to drive and lifelong learning
Q10. Do you think all drivers should be required by law to have their vision tested by an optician on a regular basis? | |||||||||||
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Q11. Do you think all drivers should be required by law to re-take their driving test on a regular basis? | |||||||||||||||||
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Q11. Do you think all drivers should be required by law to re-take their driving test on a regular basis? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q12a. Do you think all drivers should be required by law to re-take their driving test when they reach a certain age? | |||||||
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Age breakdown
Q12a. Do you think all drivers should be required by law to re-take their driving test when they reach a certain age? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Regional breakdown
Q12a. Do you think all drivers should be required by law to re-take their driving test when they reach a certain age? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q12b. At what age do you think drivers should be required to re-take their driving test? | |||||||||||||
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Age breakdown
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Regional breakdown
Q12b. At what age do you think drivers should be required to re-take their driving test? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A progressive approach to driver licensing
Q13. Would you support the introduction of a phased driver licensing scheme in the UK? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q14. Please rate your agreement with the following statements about measures that have been proposed to improve road safety for new drivers… | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Age breakdown
Q14. Please rate your agreement with the following statements about measures that have been proposed to improve road safety for new drivers…
Learner drivers should have a minimum learning period of at least 12 months before they can take their test | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learner drivers should need to have at least 100 hours of on-road practice before they can take their test | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learner drivers should be required to have practice driving on motorways before they can take their test | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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For 6 months after passing their test, new drivers should not be allowed to drive in the dark without a supervising driver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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For 6 months after passing their test, new drivers should not be allowed to carry passengers under 25 without a supervising driver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q15. Which of the following would you like to see implemented as part of the driver learning and licensing process? | |||||||||||||||||
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Age breakdown
Q15. Which of the following would you like to see implemented as part of the driver learning and licensing process?
Learner drivers to complete a minimum number of hours of driving lessons with a qualified driving instructor before taking their driving test | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learner drivers to use a set of materials to help them understand and agree voluntary limits on their driving for 6 months after passing their driving test (e.g. not driving in the dark or carrying passengers) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Booking a driving test
Q16. From the time a learner driver is told they are ready to take their practical driving test, how long do you think it is reasonable for them to wait to take their test? | |||||||||||||||||
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Q16. From the time a learner driver is told they are ready to take their practical driving test, how long do you think it is reasonable for them to wait to take their test? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Survey methodology
The research was carried out by SurveyGoo which conducted an online survey among 2,010 respondents across the UK. The sample of adults was randomly selected from our survey panel and weighted to be representative of the UK population for age, gender and region. The margin of error, which measures sampling variability at the country level, was +/- 2.2% at 95% confidence limit. Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding. The research was conducted in May 2023.
Eligibility
Respondents were required to have passed their driving test to be eligible to take the survey.
Survey Panel
SurveyGoo operates an online survey community which consists of a representative sample of the UK population. Panel members are incentivised to take surveys and polls covering a range of topics and subjects for leading UK brands and PR agencies.
The panel is drawn from multiple sources and recruited using a mix of techniques to select unique and responsive members. Targeted recruitment is from authentic sources, including top websites, and web portals. Recruitment is designed to meet the demographic needs of a panel that is representative of the online population of the market.
Recruitment sources include banner advertisements on leading portals and top ranked websites, through referral programs search, content networks, email campaigns and social networking sites.
Focused recruitment activities are planned typically on a quarterly basis, with ongoing low level recruitment activity each month.
Sampling management
SurveyGoo's panel management tool allows them to select ‘census representativity’ on survey send outs and incoming completes. The tool provides correct allocation to achieve proper distribution based on census data. SurveyGoo can create quotas or send out targets to specific target groups.
Survey invites are sent out via email, and all panel members invited have the opportunity to take or decline a survey.
A sample matching the requirements is taken from the panel database. The panellists are sent direct invites at their validated email address with project details. Reminders are sent as per defined conditions. Panellists are provided with details of the reward and interview length. They are given the opportunity to decline the survey and are provided with a link to contact support with any queries relating to the survey.
Panel member incentives
A reward system is operated. The number of points awarded is driven by the length of interview (LOI). On reaching a set redemption level, panellists can redeem their rewards as cash via Pay Pal. Incentive rates have been set to encourage long term participation.
Compliance policies
At the time of panel recruitment, panellists are made aware of the purpose of the panel (i.e. to take part in market research). Each panellist is double-opted in. When invites are sent to panellists, they are notified of the confidential nature of their responses and given the opportunity to ‘opt out’ of the panel. As part of the registration process, panellists are asked to fill out several key profiling questions. Upon confirmation the panellist will receive an automatic email sent directly to the email address they provided in the registration process, allowing them to double opt-in to the panel. The email contains a link within it, as well as a user name and password. The link will direct them back to the panellist site, where the panellist signs in with their username and password.
SurveyGoo's privacy policy is clearly stated for panel members and the company adheres to UK data protection laws.
Researchers are members of the MRS and adhere to research practice In line with ESOMAR guidelines.
Rewards
A reward system is operated. The number of points awarded is driven by the length of interview (LOI). On reaching a set redemption level, panellists can redeem their rewards as cash via Pay Pal. Incentive rates have been set to encourage long-term participation.