This is a major study of learner and new drivers in which 'cohorts' of candidates taking the practical driving test were invited to participate in a series of postal surveys. The study provides a picture of how people learn to drive and their attitudes and experiences as new drivers. It also explores the impact of introducing hazard perception testing.

The full dataset is available for research and teaching purposes at the UK Data Archive at:
www​.data​-archive​.ac​.uk/​f​i​n​d​i​n​g​D​a​t​a​/​s​n​D​e​s​c​r​i​p​t​i​o​n​.​a​s​p​?​s​n​=​5​985.

Archived content

The following content is available from the Department for Transport web archive .

• Cohort II: A study of learner and new drivers Volume 1 – Main report (PDF - 1,100 KB)
• Road Safety Research Report No. 81: Findings Cohort II – a study of learner and new drivers (PDF - 88 KB)
• Cohort II: A study of learner and new drivers Volume 2 – questionnaires and data tables (PDF - 4,096 KB)