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flag UK rejects lowering driving age to 16 due to high young driver crash rates.

flag The UK government has decided against lowering the minimum driving age to 16, citing high accident rates among young drivers. flag In 2024, one in five people killed or seriously injured in crashes involved a young driver, with men aged 17 to 24 four times more likely to suffer fatal or serious injuries than drivers 25 and older. flag Officials say the focus remains on improving road safety through better education and experience, including reviewing the minimum learning period between passing the theory and practical tests. flag The current system allows provisional licences at 15 years and nine months, with supervised driving starting at 17. flag The government is prioritizing safer training over lowering the age limit.

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