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Young people should not be allowed to legally take to the road on a motorcycle until they reach the age of 18 at least, according to a national Sunday newspaper.

The People states that it is behind plans from transport minister Jim Fitzpatrick to bring in a one-year period from gaining a provisional licence in which motorists cannot take their practical test.

"Impatient 17-year-olds will baulk at this proposal, while parents and other road users will see the sense in it," commented the newspaper.

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But those looking to take out bike insurance policies may find that they pick up cheaper deals in the future, as firms could see the extra experience picked up by taking lessons over the 12-month period of benefit.

Cover companies may also see the issues in the same way which the People does - those with more time on the road posses "the safest pair of hands".

Meanwhile, statistics released by the Department for Transport show that there were 3,150 people who were killed on roads across the UK during the course of 2006.

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