One in four road deaths in Norway last year was under the age of 25.

28% of people who died in road accidents in Norway in 2021 will be under the age of 25.

This figure is published in the UAG report of the Norwegian Public Roads Authority.

Fatal accidents on Norwegian roads often involve young drivers, lack of driving skills, driving under the influence and driving at high speed, the organization Ung i trafiken stresses. increase.

“Despite some positive trends, there is unfortunately still much work to be done,” said General Manager Stig Eid Sandstad.

He believes young drivers’ lack of driving experience and lack of understanding of risk may be the reason for the 2021 numbers.

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