In the papers...

Younger drivers are more likely to pass their driving test than older ones and males had a slightly higher success rate than females - and yet young males feature highly in accident statistics. More proof of the uselessness of the current test? [Independent]

There is now almost one car for every two adults in the state, plus a few other statistical tidbits from the CSO. [Times]

Calls for drivers to be tested for drugs as well as alcohol. [Independent]

Another government assurance that all driving test applicants will be offered a date by next June. [Times]