Pavel Řezáč, director of the Transportation Technologies Division at the Transport Research Centre, commented on the success of the L17 program—which allows 17-year-olds to drive with a mentor—during the “Dobré ráno” show on ČT. The program has been shown to reduce the number of accidents involving young drivers.
Pavel Řezáč, Director of the Division of Transportation Technologies and Human Factors at the Transport Research Centre, appeared on the “Dobré ráno” program on Czech Television, where he discussed the L17 program, which allows 17-year-olds to drive under the supervision of a mentor.
The program, which aims to reduce the number of traffic accidents involving young drivers, has shown very good results after more than a year. Out of more than 24,000 17-year-old participants, only six traffic accidents were recorded. According to Pavel Řezáč, this is proof that the presence of an experienced mentor helps young drivers safely navigate their early days behind the wheel.
The interview also covered other important information about the program’s rules, the responsibilities of both the driver and the mentor, and the typical mistakes Czech drivers make—such as speeding or using cell phones while driving.
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The full interview is divided into 3 parts; check them all out: