New driving licence changes are the most popular request for young motorists to boost safety on British roads, according to new research.
Almost six in 10 drivers support new rules to introduce Graduated Driving Licences (GDL), which would create a more structured way for young motorists to get on the road.
The majority of people appear to support new measures which would look to impose restrictions on Britons who have recently passed their practical test.
Proposed suggestions include a ban on same-age passengers for the first two years of having the licence and even a curfew between the hours of midnight and 5am.
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Britons have called for a new driving licence scheme to be introduced in the interests of road safety
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Road safety experts and campaigners have also called for stronger punishments for motorists who breach these rules in their first few years on the road, including enough licence points to have them disqualified.
A further 70 per cent of motorists believe that tyre safety should be taught in the classroom or driving lessons before people can take their test.
If a system of Graduated Driving Licence was to be introduced, half of drivers think young people should be required to display a "recently passed" sign for the first 12 months.
Although some campaigners have called for a complete ban on passengers under the age of 25, 50 per cent of survey respondents supported a one-passenger limit during their first year.
Bridgestone's UK Senior Marketing Manager, Helen Roe, commented: "Our findings reinforce the importance of road and tyre safety education, particularly amongst young drivers who might be at greater risk on roads in the initial period of passing their driving test.
"It's clear that motorists want better preparation for new drivers - and tyre safety plays a crucial role in reducing accidents and keeping roads safer.
"At Bridgestone, we are committed to supporting road safety through education, awareness campaigns, and practical advice to help drivers make informed decisions about their vehicle's condition."
In one of the more extreme cases, more than one in five people believe new drivers should be "restricted from travelling within 50 miles of home" for the first six to 12 months.
If this were to be introduced, younger motorists would be restricted to their local areas, with fewer uses for the motorways, which could reduce accident rates.
Almost four in 10 advocate for refresher courses to be made mandatory after passing their test for novice drivers.
Previous research from the Department for Transport found that men aged between 17 and 24 are four times more likely to be killed or seriously injured than other motorists.
While support grows for new licence rules, the DfT has already ruled out introducing Graduated Driving Licences, but acknowledged how younger people are more likely to be impacted by car accidents.
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Support for new restrictions on young people is gaining momentum
PAA Department for Transport spokesperson told GB News: "Every death on our roads is a tragedy and our thoughts remain with the families of everyone who has lost a loved one in this way.
"Whilst we are not considering Graduated Driving Licences, we absolutely recognise that young people are disproportionately victims of tragic incidents on our roads, and we are exploring options to tackle the root causes of this without unfairly penalising young drivers."
