If you get driven around by a mate, boyfriend or girlfriend there’s a good chance their driving gets you worried at times.

A quarter of young drivers admit a passenger has asked them to drive more safely. But many more passengers are unwilling or don’t feel able to challenge the driver.*

The thing is, about a third of UK drivers killed or seriously injured on UK roads are aged 17‑24, despite accounting for just 13% of licence holders. And it’s not just themselves they injure or kill. In 2005, nearly 2,000 passengers aged 17‑24 were killed or seriously injured.**

So next time you feel nervous at the way you’re being driven, take control:

*Fig. Midland Safety Camera Partnerships (2006) Drivers’ Attitude Study. Young drivers are those aged 17‑24 years. **DfT figures