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Occupational road risk management firm RoadSafe has welcomed new government plans to develop specific qualifications for at-work drivers.

Focusing on at-work drivers is seen as an important element of the new plans, with training programs set to be developed with the involvement of employers.

RoadSafe director Adrian Walsh told easier.com: "Many organisations already see the real benefits of investing in the training and career development of those who drive on business. Measures include advanced driving courses."

Mr Walsh added: "Whether driving company cars, vans or their own vehicles on business, employees who drive as part of their job undertake daily one of the most dangerous tasks they will ever be asked to undertake in their working life."

The government is keen to promote driving as a skill that should be worked on and improved throughout life, as opposed to merely a few lessons and a test.

According to the Department for Transport, a fifth of new drivers are involved in some kind of accident in the first six months of qualifying, although injury and death has fallen by a third in the past ten years.