New data has revealed eight in 10 P-platers and more than half of learner drivers engaged in risky behaviour at least once in their past 10 trips.
The national study found speeding and driving tired were the two most common risks and one in six learners admitted to exceeding the speed limit by between 10
and 25km per hour. About four per cent also got behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the past 12 months. Image: News Corp Australia
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