The AA has teamed up with the police in a scheme that will see at-risk young drivers targeted with free driver safety training.

Police will identify young drivers whose records suggests they are a danger to themselves and others, and put them forward for Drive Smart training courses developed by the new AA Charitable Trust.

The scheme will target new drivers most at risk who have passed their test in the last year and have had accidents or points on their licence.

The AA is working with other Police forces with a view to rolling out the scheme across the UK.

The trust will be funding at least 2,000 free courses across the country.