Wales and England are likely to follow Northern Ireland after it become the first part of the UK to introduce new rules for new drivers in October in a bid to reduce fatal road crashes involving young people.
The graduated driver licensing reforms, described as the most significant changes in 70 years, will see Northern Ireland adopt a version of laws in place in countries including Australia, the US and the Republic of Ireland.
The rules apply to all new drivers but are particularly aimed at 17 to 23-year-olds, which are the highest sector to be involved in serious accidents.
There will be a six-month wait for learner drivers before taking a practical test, as well as restrictions on night-time driving and passenger numbers, with exceptions for family members.
