Barely Legal Drivers

Documentary following Britain's young motorists, who are said to be among the most dangerous in Europe. Each week, teenage drivers take to the road in the family car, believing they are filming a slice of modern life - unaware their parents and a former police traffic officer can see their every move

Dominique from Berkshire needs to get a proper job and contribute to the household's bills and believes that a car would make all the difference. David from east London really wants his independence, but his father is not convinced he will drive safely.

Zahra from Leicester is getting ready to move to Manchester away from her supportive family network and hopes to prove to her mother and twin sister that she will be fine on her own. Renaldo from south London is enjoying his first year at university, unaware that his strict Christian mother is about to test his commitment to the Church.

Jessie nearly didn't take part in her AS exams after suffering a bad break-up, however she managed to pass her driving test the first time around. Jamie's Mum thinks it's time he flew the nest rather then spending money gambling and drinking. Both Jessie and Jamie's parents don't trust their children's driving ability and through the use of hidden cameras, they want to see if their opinion can be changed.

Chantal was involved in a car accident that left her out of her athletics team for a whole season. Luke has just gotten over a rebellious streak at school. Both Chantal and Luke's parents don't trust their children's driving ability and through the use of hidden cameras, they want to see if their opinion can be changed.

This week Judith Roberts scrutinises Rob from Hampshire and Rebecca, a a-level student's driving. Neither of them are aware they are been secretly filmed over the course of three drives. Judith ultimately is given the decision of allowing the teenagers to have a car, or to give them lessons, after she and their parents analyse the secret footage together.