HC Deb 22 June 1982 vol 26 cc91-2W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the proportion of people passing a 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 and (c) over 30 years.

Mrs. Chalker

This information is not available.

A special two-day survey of driving tests, held in October 1980, indicated that the pass rates for candidates in various age groups taking the test for the first time were as follows:

Per cent.
Under 21 48
21–40 42
41–50 29
Over 50 23