“And, even if young drivers are allowed to drive their own car on business, employers should still be satisfied that the employee has the required skills. Passing the driving test is only the first step on the road to a driving career.”

Not only are new drivers more likely to crash, but also they are allowed fewer penalty points before losing their licence.

If a driver acquires six or more penalty points within the first two years of passing their first test, their licence is revoked. They must then obtain a provisional licence, drive as a learner and pass the theory and practical driving tests again.

Evans said: “This underlines the importance of organisations regularly checking the validity of licences held by young drivers.”