爱尔兰看到学习者驾驶员人数激增,引发安全关切,并呼吁政府采取行动。 Ireland sees surge in learner drivers, sparking safety concerns and calls for government action.

根据信息自由数据,截至2025年9月,爱尔兰拥有394 128名学习者驾驶执照持有者,每六个月增加12 000人以上。 As of September 2025, Ireland has 394,128 learner driver permit holders, a rise of over 12,000 in six months, according to Freedom of Information data. 爱尔兰公路运输协会警告称，“危机”正在加剧，指出人数上升、考试等待时间漫长，以及截至11月20日的158人死亡——比2024年多出9人。 The Irish Road Haulage Association warns of a growing "crisis," citing rising numbers, long test wait times, and 158 road deaths by November 20—nine more than in 2024. 该团体批评道路安全管理局关于数据可靠性、测试积压情况以及无督导员的学习者固定收费通知增加9.5%。 The group criticizes the Road Safety Authority over data reliability, testing backlogs, and a 9.5% increase in fixed charge notices for learners without supervisors. 大多数学员的年龄为17-20岁或30-39岁,有数百人超过70岁,其中400多人超过80岁。 Most learners are aged 17–20 or 30–39, with hundreds over 70, including over 400 over 80. 30多个组织呼吁政府进行干预,以提高透明度和安全性。 Over 30 organizations have called for government intervention to improve transparency and safety.