The current state of driving tests in the UK could be improved, according to an expert.

Andrew Howard is head of road safety for the AA and commented following new statistics from Co-Operative Insurance and Brake, which found that 30 per cent of young drivers admit to being reckless behind the wheel.

While the question of whether motoring tests should be more rigorous is a tricky one, they could definitely be better, he said.

Mr Howard also remarked on how there might be a benefit in teaching people to actually drive, rather than teaching them how to pass a test.

In addition, talking to younger people of 13 or 14 years old may help, because it could get them taking the right temperament to the roads before they even learn.

"Attitude holds the key," he added. "One of the problems with youngsters is it tends to become a way that they can express themselves and show off."

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