The attitude new drivers have towards road safety when they take to the road was discussed this week in Glasgow.

Officials from across the motor industry convened at the headquarters of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) over the national Safe Road Use programme. Launched by transport minister Ruth Kelly, the scheme has been designed to help encourage road safety awareness among motorists new to the highways.

As a result, it may be that the initiative helps people save on their motorbike insurance policies, as fewer claims that are made from accidents, will bring costs down.

Driving Standards Agency (DSA) chief executive Rosemary Thew remarked that DSA cooperation with the SQA will help give motorists  fresh insightinto road safety. She said: "We believe we need a fresh cultural and educational approach to improving driving standards and we have consulted with experts to achieve this."

This follows news that the DSA has written to motorists who took their driving test after November 2005. According to the group, these drivers may be due a £10.50 refund due to an overcharging error from the body.