The figure shows the rate of males and females with full driving licenses in Great Britain by age. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that major licenses were hold by men in the age group of 50-59 in 2006.
Generally, there was a significant difference among the male age groups holding a license in 1975 and 2006. In fact, the largest proportion of driving licenses was held by the 50-59 age group in 2006. Teenagers, who are 17-20 years old, had the smallest rate. In this year, other age groups had roughly the same percentage of licenses, which made up approximately 90% of licenses for each. There was similar situation in 1975. However, in this time, 40-49 aged men held the leading position, accounting for over 80% of licenses. Males, who were older than 70, had the smallest proportion, comprising about 30%.
In general, there was a wide disparity among age groups of women, holding full driving licenses in 1975 and 2006. Indeed, driving was quite unpopular among female members of society, as the rate of their licenses could reach only 50%. The holders of this rate were 30-39 aged women in 1975. Nevertheless, this situation partly changed in 2006. In fact, the average rate of licenses was about 70% among various ages. Additionally, the highest point of this rate was 80% among 40-49 aged females.