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Most adults in the UK drive. There are 50 million people with a driving licence in Great Britain and around 40 million licensed vehicles across Great Britain. People drive for longer. The proportion of people aged 70 or over holding a full driving licence has increased from 45% in 2002 to 73% in 2022. Even among younger people aged 17 to 24, 85% expect to be driving regularly in the future, despite only 56% doing so now. There are good reasons for this. Driving allows people to work, access education, healthcare and shopping, enjoy recreation and meet friends and family. Cars are the most popular mode of personal travel, comprising 58% of trips in 2022 and 78% of distance travelled. The car is the most frequently used mode of transport for commuting. Given the importance that people place on being able to drive and the economic activity this creates, it is right that the Government does what it can to fix the issues people experience when driving or dealing with the administration around motoring. Since 2010, the Government has made significant improvements in our road network and providing better services for drivers.
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