Scare tactics fail to make young drivers safer on the roads, says research

Research suggests young drivers who are shown films demonstrating responsible behaviour are less likely to take risks than those subjected to scare tactics (Paul Faith/PA)

Young drivers who are shown films demonstrating responsible behaviour are less likely to take risks than those subjected to scare tactics, according to a study in England.

Dr Yaniv Hanoch, associate professor of risk management at the University of Southampton, found that motorists who took part in the research responded better if shown “positive” driving messages.