The given bar charts illustrate the percentage of men and women in Great Britain who held driving licenses from 1976 to 2006, along with the proportion of young drivers aged 17-20 in 1996 and 2006.
Overall, the percentage of both men and women with driving licenses increased over the years, with men consistently outnumbering women. However, among young drivers aged 17-20, a decline was observed for both genders between 1996 and 2006.
In terms of total license holders, the percentage of men remained significantly higher than that of women throughout the years. In 1976, 70% of men had a driving license, and this figure gradually rose to 80% by 2006. Meanwhile, the proportion of women doubled over the period, increasing from 30% to 60%. Despite this growth, the percentage of women with licenses remained lower than that of men in every recorded year.
Regarding young drivers aged 17-20, a downward trend was evident. In 1996, 60% of young men had a driving license, but this figure dropped to 50% by 2006. The decline among young women was even steeper, as their percentage fell from 40% in 1996 to just 20% in 2006. Throughout both years, young men consistently had a higher percentage of licenses than young women.