The black box technology measures the car’s speed, braking, acceleration, cornering and the time of day of a motorist’s journey. Knowing that their driving is being monitored could also help young drivers to remain alert and increase the safety of their journey.

There are also several advanced driving courses which specialise in providing young drivers with additional experience to help improve their skills and confidence on the roads. Car insurance specialist Admiral sponsors the SEAT Young Drivers scheme which gives 11 to 16 year olds a chance to develop their driving skills before they venture onto public roads. Statistics provided by the SEAT Young Drivers scheme shows that a lack of driving experience causes 1 in 5 newly qualified drivers to crash within 6 months of passing their test, but that early driving experience can cut road accidents by 40%. That is a massive reduction in road accidents and proves that practice makes perfect!

Fitting ‘P’ plates on a young driver’s car signals to other motorists that there is a new driver behind the wheel. This should help ensure that other drivers keep their distance and give new drivers more room for error. Hopefully other drivers will also be more understanding toward a driver with ‘P’ plates and refrain from tooting their horns. This can help take the pressure off the new driver.

A driver’s attitude sometimes changes if they have a group of friends in their car. They can pay less attention to driving and can even show off more by speeding and taking more risks. To prevent this, encourage young drivers to take no more than one or two friends in the car with them.

Never play with any gadgets when you are driving like mobile phones, A/C, the radio, etc. Your full concentration should be on the road ahead.

Never drive somewhere if you feel rushed and anxious. This will only lead you to take greater risks on the road and over estimate your abilities.

You are required by law to wear a seatbelt so make sure you do so to avoid fines and to save your life in the event of an accident.

Night time driving can be particularly dangerous. It is recommended that you always drive with an experienced adult driver in the car on your first few night drives. This will build up your experience and confidence.

Apart from braking the law, drinking or taking drugs whilst driving will severely impair your driving and could have fatal consequences.

Just because you have passed your test and have your first taste of adult freedom, it doesn't mean that you have to stop communication with your parents. It's good to let them know where you are planning to drive to, when you are driving, who you will be driving with and when you expect to be home, This way they know when to expect you home and wont worry.