Will this make the roads safer? | In Case You Missed It

This BBC News episode, part of the "In Case You Missed It" series, looks at Northern Ireland's introduction of graduated driving licences, described as the first of their kind in the UK and the biggest change for new drivers in decades. The rules cover when, how and with whom new drivers can drive. The measures aim to reduce the number of young people killed or seriously injured on Northern Ireland's roads. Supporters say the reforms will save lives and improve road safety. Young people argue that the rules limit their independence and will not affect everyone equally. BBC journalist Jake Wood travels across Northern Ireland to meet those affected and asks whether graduated driving licences are the answer. The episode is divided into chapters covering topics such as collision statistics, insurance costs and how other countries and the rest of the UK are approaching the issue.

• Northern Ireland introduces the UK's first graduated driving licences
• Aim: reduce young people killed or seriously injured on the roads
• Supporters say the reforms will save lives; young people say they limit independence
• BBC journalist Jake Wood meets affected people and examines the policy

Northern Ireland has introduced the UK's first ever graduated driving licences, bringing in the biggest change for new drivers in decades. The new rules will affect when you drive, how you drive and who you drive with. The measures are designed to reduce the number of young people killed or seriously injured on Northern Ireland's roads. Supporters argue the reforms will save lives and improve road safety. Young people argue that it limits their independence and won’t affect everyone equally. BBC Journalist Jake Wood travels across Northern Ireland to meet the people affected and asks whether graduated driving licences are the answer to making the roads safer. In this episode:  00:00 – Northern Ireland introduces graduated driver's licences 00:57 – What are graduated driving licenses? 02:13 – Northern Ireland collision statistics 02:55 – Jake speaks to the Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins 04:09 – Omagh: the effect on rural drivers 06:30 – Back to Stormont: Liz Kimmins responds 07:48 – How safe are Northern Ireland’s roads? 09:35 – Will I have to take more driving lessons? 11:00 – Who signs off the modules? 12:12 – Car modifications and styling 14:30 – Insurance prices 15:05 – Insurance scams 16:48 – Will graduated licences lower my insurance costs? 17:34 – Does it work in other countries? 19:00 – What are the rest of the UK doing? For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #news #driving #BBCNews