The 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, while the proportion of both men and women holding driving licenses increased steadily over the years, men consistently outnumbered women in every period. In contrast, the percentage of young drivers declined significantly between 1996 and 2006, with a more pronounced decrease among females.
In terms of total license holders, the proportion of men with driving licenses was substantially higher than that of women throughout the recorded years. In 1976, 70% of men held a driving license, and this figure gradually rose to 80% by 2006. Meanwhile, the percentage of women doubled over the period, climbing from 30% in 1976 to 60% in 2006. Despite this steady increase, the gap between men and women remained considerable, with male figures consistently exceeding female figures.
Regarding young drivers aged 17-20, a noticeable decline was observed for both genders. In 1996, 60% of young men had a driving license, but this figure fell to 50% by 2006. The decline was even sharper among young women, as their percentage dropped from 40% to just 20% during the same period. Notably, in both years, young males were twice as likely as young females to hold a driving license.