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Around 3,000 people die in a car crash in Britain each year, a truly shocking figure. However, we can be certain that the road accident fatality rate would be far worse were it not for the compulsory driving test.
With this in mind, in 2010, road safety figures from across the nation came together to celebrate this important rite of passage and essential aspect of national road safety.
Mike Penning, the road safety minister at the time, commented, "The driving test is not just a rite of passage, it has helped save thousands of lives on our roads. The test and the learning needed to pass it are a vital part of giving drivers the skills they need to drive efficiently and safely.
"High standards of driver training and assessment are an essential contribution to helping Britain's roads remain among the safest in the world."
Amazingly though, the test has been so effective that it has remained largely unchanged since the day it was first implemented, June 1 1935. Trevor Wedge, chief driving examiner at the Driving Standards Agency, commented, "The driving test still retains some of the original elements included in 1935, such as turning in the road and reversing, but it is updated regularly. We continue to make sure that the test properly prepares drivers for the demands of modern roads."
The truth of its effectiveness is well-reflected in the fact that the car crash fatality rate was at its highest in 1934, the year before the introduction of the test.
However, the test has not remained completely unchanged. It was suspended for the duration of the Second World War and during the Suez crisis of 1956, while in 1996, the theory test was introduced.
Appropriately, in 2010, the same year as the 75th anniversary, there will be another change; the introduction of an independent driving component.
Claim 100 percent compensation following a car crash
Road traffic accidents can cause very real pain and distress, resulting in both physical and psychological injuries.
Although all road accidents can be traumatic, it is only possible to claim compensation for those that have been caused by a party other than yourself.
So, if you have suffered personal injury, whether as a driver or a passenger, and would like to claim damages for whiplash or some other form of injury, you can consult one of our legal team to discover whether it might be in your interests to pursue a claim.
All our no win, no fee solicitors work under the strict governance of the relevant Law Society body and all, win or lose, represent car crash claim clients on a completely charge-free basis.
Moreover, we never take a cut; our 100 percent compensation assurance.
Get your claim underway today by echatting, completing an online claim form or calling us, on 0800 10 757 95.
