18,000 seventeen-year-old drivers now on Czechia’s roads, but only eight accidents recorded so far

Photo illustrative: Luboš Popovič, Radio Prague International

According to the Association of Driving Schools, almost 18,000 young drivers are already driving on Czech roads under the supervision of mentors. Despite the high number, according to police statistics, fears that they would increase the accident rate have not been confirmed.

At the beginning of 2024, the Czech Ministry of Transport gave the green light to seventeen-year-old drivers.

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Author: Danny Bate, Luděk Hubáček