RoSPA calls for young workers to take a second driving test

According to RoSPA's research, more than half the employers surveyed would like to see a post-driving test for staff, in view of estimates that one in three road accidents involves a vehicle being driven for work purposes.

Three quarters of employers report their younger staff drive in situations not assessed in the standard driver testing process.

Duncan Vernon, road safety manager at RoSPA, said: "Many employers do not rely on the driving licence as evidence of competence to drive for work and many conduct their own assessments before allowing their employees to drive for work purposes. It is not surprising so many said they would find post-test driving for work useful."