Seven in 10 young drivers believe other drivers influence them to take greater risks on the road.
Driving instructors claim the road is a hostile place for learner drivers.
It comes as UCD research shows younger drivers are having their road behaviour impacted by social media trends.
Meanwhile around 70% of young drivers say they feel pressure to take risks because of other drivers.
Joe Wynne runs Joe Wynne's School of Motoring in Tullamore and says it can go past the learner stage:
Over 6,300 People On Jobseeker’s Allowance For Over A Decade
The cost of providing welfare payments is estimated to have cost €800 million.
Laois Pharmacist Warns Public To Stay Safe As Heat Alert Returns
A Status Yellow high temperature warning is in place for Laois and Offaly.
Calls For E-Scooter Ban Branded 'Kneejerk Reaction'
13-year-old Thomas Crean Keogh from Portlaoise was critically injured in an e-scooter accident.
Offaly IFA Backs Long Term Investment In Climate Action
A new report titled "Towards a Just Transition in Agriculture and Land Use". is being launced by The Just Transition Commission.
Call For New Motorway Linking Midlands To Rosslare Europort
Fianna Fáil Councillor for Carlow Andrea Dalton is calling for the proposal to be explored.
Midlands Set For Another High Temperature Warning Today
Laois and Offaly fall under today's Status Yellow warning coming into effect at noon.
Sinn Fein Call For Redress Scheme For Abuse Survivors Of Former Psychiatric Institutions
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke says her party also seeks a full public inquiry.
Vigil This Evening For Woman Fatally Stabbed In Laois
Adina Raluca Constantin passed away earlier this month.
