Two bar charts illustrate the percentage of men and woman who holding a driving license in a European country from 1976 to 2006. Second chart displays the proportion of young drivers aged 17-20 in 1996 and 2006.
Overall, the proportion women holding a driving increased noticeably over 30 year period, the percentage of men remained stable. In contrast, between 1996 and 2006, the number of young drivers aged 17-20 reduced both genders.
In 1976, approximately 70% men held driving license, the figure for increased to reach 80%. On the other hand, there was a significant increased among women, they held a driving license nearly 30% in 1976 but this proportion steadily rose over the years reaching 60% in 2006. This shows that the number of women holding a driving license doubled during the period.
The number of young drivers aged 17-20 having driving license around 50% and compared to about 35% of young women in same group. However, the percentage for both genders declined, males of 43% and females of 25% possessing driving license.This information shows young generations reduced in ten year period, with the declined become young women.
