Car hire company FairRent has reacted to news that the majority of British drivers want to see a mandatory motorway test introduced

As fatalities on motorways rose by 14 percent last year, a recent survey has found that a staggering 52 percent of drivers in the UK are now in support of a motorway driving test for drivers of all ages and experiences.

The survey was conducted by Flexed and quizzed 1568 British motorists. It was discovered that 41 percent and 64 percent of male and women drivers respectively support a motorway driving assessment for the country’s fastest roads. 70 percent between 17 and 24 also supported the idea.

Alex Wignall, customer care at Flexed, said: “I think there has been a consensus amongst motorists for a long time that drivers should have to pass a test to drive on the motorway. This is not something which applies to solely young drivers, as the latest statistics suggest they are just as likely to be involved in a motorway accident as any other driver.

“There are too many drivers of all ages who are inexperienced on motorways and are not familiar with the important differences which separate it from other types of driving.

“Our survey shows that there is support out there for the idea that all drivers, whether they have only just passed their test or whether they have been driving for years, should know have to pass a specific test before they are allowed to drive on the motorway.”

FairRent, a London-based company known for car and van rental, have also backed calls for a motorway driving test. They regularly share their thoughts on industry news and believe that more needs to be done to tackle accidents and deaths on the road.

A spokesman for FairRent said: “It’s great to see that most ordinary drivers are concerned with the quality of driving on motorways, supporting the idea of further testing for drivers and making British roads a safer place for everybody.

“As a provider of affordable car hire deals, we know how dangerous driving can be when an ignorance to best practices prevails. Motorway testing could save literally save lives and thousands of accidents each year.”

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