It is especially the young people in West Jutland who have made use of the trial scheme which has made it possible for 17-year-olds to take a choir card.
The choir card for 17-year-olds has become popular. The trial scheme gives young people the opportunity to drive a car when they are accompanied by an adult with at least 10 years' experience. The purpose of the scheme is to give the youngest drivers practical experience in traffic, because they turn 18 and must drive completely by themselves.
After the first three years of the trial scheme, over 63,000 17-year-olds had taken choir cards. An analysis from Aalborg University shows that place of residence plays a significant role in relation to how quickly young people take up a choir card.
There is a tendency for more young people in sparsely populated areas and in Western Denmark to take a choir card as 17-year-olds, whereas fewer in the larger urban areas make use of this option.
In certain areas of West Jutland, up to 70 percent of young people have chosen to take a choir card as a 17-year-old. In comparison, it is significantly lower in the capital area, where less than 40 percent of 17-year-olds get a choir card.
The scheme, originally planned for three years, has been extended but has not yet become permanent. There are several reasons why the scheme is popular with the youngest drivers.
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By letting the 17-year-olds drive in the company of an adult, there is fertile ground for more experience and thus a safer driver when the 18-year-old has to drive all by himself.
The adult companion can give advice and guidance during the journey, which can help the young person deal with different traffic situations.
The geographical distribution of choir card holders among 17-year-olds suggests that transport options and distance to public transport can influence the decision to take a choir card early.
For many young people outside the big cities, it can be practical to be able to drive a car, as public transport is often more limited in the less populated areas. In the larger cities, where there are good alternatives to private car traffic, such as buses, trains and metro, the need for a choir card is not as urgent.
The trial scheme has been a success measured by the number of 17-year-olds who have taken a choir card, but whether it will be made permanent is yet to be seen.
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