HC Deb 24 July 1975 vol 896 c317W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what the proportion was of people passing their driving test at the first time of trying in the most recent year for which figures are available in the following age groups: (a) 17 to 20 years, (b) 20 to 30 years, (c) over 30 years, respectively.

Mr. Carmichael

Routine statistics are not kept on the exact basis for which the hon. Member asks, but a survey taken in October 1974 showed that the proportion of candidates passing at their first attempt was:

Age Group Percentage
Under 21 44
21–40 42
41–50 20
Over 50 18