Australian learner drivers demand tougher penalties for aggressive drivers after reports of high anxiety and dropout rates.

Learner drivers in Australia are calling for tougher penalties against aggressive drivers after a report showed over a third of students faced issues like tailgating and excessive honking. The Ezlicence report found that 80% of learners and 93% of instructors support stricter laws, including fines and license suspensions. Aggressive behavior caused anxiety in 60% of learners, with one in five quitting driving due to intimidation. Sydney and Adelaide had the highest rates of aggression.

November 30, 2024
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