The majority of motorists are aware that car insurance for new drivers, in the 17-25 age group, typically involves the most expensive premiums.
A motion has now been submitted to Parliament, specifically to the Transport Secretary, to bring forward new insurance arrangements for young drivers.
On Thursday March 31st an MP mentioned how the premiums for ordinary young drivers can reach up to £8,000 per year. Consequently, he went on to say, young people are limited in their job prospects as many are not able to afford the cost of running a car to get to work.
Some young motorists are even driving to work without paying for insurance, an illegal activity, which could cause the road user further financial problems if they are involved in an accident.
The Secretary of State for Transport has therefore been called upon to address the issue of unreasonably high-priced car insurance for young drivers, possibly through the elimination of excess charges, so that young people can afford to run a car and gain sufficient driving experience.
The Transport Department was also questioned by an MP as to whether there were any plans to reduce the amount of personal injury compensation cases resulting from car accidents.
Suggestions for reducing car accidents consisted of replacing the "unsuccessful" Pass Plus advanced driving course and examining new telematics technology which monitors how young drivers behave behind the wheel over a period of time.