More About Us

Learn and Live was started in 1989 and was directly responsible for the legislation  requiring persons who supervise learner drivers to be at least 21 and have a minimum 3 years experience as a fully-qualified driver.

Learn and Live contributed to the introduction of the Young Drivers Act and the Compulsory Theory Test although we wanted slightly different systems.

Since 1990, the campaign has been lobbying for a compulsory probationary period for newly-qualified drivers,together with common-sense proposals to reduce the horrendous accident rate amongst this group.
Learn and Live is now campaigning for a Graduated Driving Licence (GDL) which incorporates our previous proposals and which has been shown to reduce death and injuries in areas where it has already been adopted.
Our proposals are listed below.

Raise awareness of these vital issues:

• Display of compulsory 'P' plates.
• Graduated driving licences (GDL).
• Hazard perception testing.
• Instruction on motorway, night driving and skid control.
• Restrictions on the driving of high-powered cars.
• Newly qualified young drivers should not be allowed to carry more than one passengers under the age of 21 unless another mature passenger is present.
• Access to off-road tuition before taking to public roads.
• Education & publicity aimed at parents and learner/novice drivers.
• Promotion of a well-designed voluntary 'P' plate in advance of any legislation.