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Teenage drivers will not get a full licence until they’re 19 under plans being drawn up in Whitehall.

Ministers will next month announce new restrictions to cut road deaths among young drivers, reports the Sunday People.

They are launching a consultation paper with options for a new graduated driving licence.

That could see new drivers completing a 12 month learner stage when they get provisional licences at 17.

It would include 100 hours of daytime and 20 hours of night-time supervised driving recorded in a log book.

Once youngsters have passed their theory and practical tests they would receive a 12-month probationary licence from the age of 18.

They would be required to display a green ‘P’ plate, and would not be allowed to drive between 10pm and 5am without being supervised by another driver over the age of 30.

During the probationary period there would be a ban on even hands-free mobile phone use and a lower alcohol limit.

Only after completing the probationary period will the youngster be entitled to a full licence.

Transport minister Robert Goodwill said: “The aim is to reduce the risks newly qualified drivers pose to themselves and others.

“We have tried to balance safety against the freedom and economic impacts young people could face as a result.”

Young motorists only drive five per cent of the miles covered in Britain but are involved in 20 per cent of serious accidents.

In 2012, 57 car drivers aged between 17-19 were killed on the roads and 408 seriously injured.

The period in which a young driver can be disqualified for six or more penalty points is likely to be increased from two years to three.

But youngsters will benefit from lower insurance premiums.

Scott Pendry of the Association of British Insurers said: “There’s overwhelming international evidence graduated driving licences save lives.”