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<\/p>\nThere are fears more accidents will happen on Britain’s motorways when learners are allowed to drive on them later this year.<\/p>\n
At the moment it is illegal to get behind the wheel on motorways in the UK until after passing the driving test.<\/p>\n
Roads minister Mike Penning says he plans to change that by the summer.<\/p>\n
He says many new drivers are terrified of motorway driving because they do not have the skills or confidence needed.<\/p>\n
The extra training should also bring down the cost of insurance premiums for new drivers, according to the minister.<\/p>\n
He told Newsbeat: “If we can show insurers someone has got skills of their own accord, I would expect them to drop their premiums proportionately and that is what I will be telling them.”<\/p>\n
‘Nerve-wracking’<\/p>\n
Jenny Hacking is 21 and is learning to drive in Leeds.<\/p>\n
She said she would get home quicker from college on the motorway but is dreading it.<\/p>\n
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Jenny Hacking says she is “dreading” using the motorway for the first time<\/p>\n
“It’s nerve-wracking,” she admitted. “I’m apprehensive about all the drivers going fast and thinking, ‘Shall I switch lanes now or should I stay where I am?’ They could get really impatient.”<\/p>\n
Statistically motorways are the safest roads and that is partly why driving instructors are supportive of the change.<\/p>\n
The Driving Instructors Association (DIA) says new drivers should be encouraged to use these bigger roads more.<\/p>\n
However, some drivers are concerned that learners on the motorway will cause more accidents, stressful situations and delays.<\/p>\n
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) says no-one should be allowed to drive on them until after they have passed their test.<\/p>\n
Some lorry drivers think even then they should stay off the motorway until they have had more experience behind the wheel.<\/p>\n
Quieter roads<\/p>\n
Steve Bowles runs a transport company just off the M25, close to London’s Heathrow Airport.<\/p>\n
He said: “If it was a free for all at any time of day then no way. I don’t want to see people hurt.<\/p>\n