Should driving licence laws be changed for young drivers in the UK?
The UK government is facing accusations of being "disingenuous" and "irresponsible" amid growing criticism for not introducing tougher licensing laws for new drivers.
Officials in countries that already use so-called Graduated Driving Licences (GDLs), major UK motoring organisations and bereaved families say reforming the way new motorists get a licence will save lives.
Sky News joined Canada's largest road policing unit and driving school to understand how GDLs work - with evidence showing that deaths among 16 to 19-year-old drivers there have fallen by 83%.
Despite strong evidence, the UK government says it is not considering introducing them - claiming they "unfairly" penalise young drivers.
"It's so disingenuous. You're downplaying what an important function and responsibility it is to be behind the wheel of a car," says Superintendent Matt Moyer, who heads up Toronto Police Traffic Services.
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Calls for 'irresponsible' UK government to follow Canada's lead on rules for young drivers
As calls for the UK to introduce Graduated Driving Licences (GDLs) grow, Sky News joined Canada's largest road policing unit and driving school to understand exactly how they work.news.sky.com