Car insurance new drivers news
24/11/2010
Public support 12 month learner course
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) are of the belief that young driver insurance holders should undertake a minimum of 12 months training before they are allowed to obtain their full licence.
The ABI surveyed 2,500 people and discovered that 75% would be in full support of an extended learner course. It is believed that the number of road accidents would drop significantly if the scheme is given the go-ahead.
Around, 10 young drivers lose their lives in British road accidents every day at present. Car crashes account for the highest number of accidental deaths among 15 to 19-year-old guys.
Nick Starling, Director of General Insurance and Health at the ABI, said, "Introducing a longer and more structured learning period may frustrate some youngsters, eager to get behind the wheel. But better this, than they become another tragic statistic.
There has been a reduction in the number of road accident casualties over the last 15 years. However, the number of deaths among individuals with student car insurance has continued to rise.
Mr Starling said, "A car is a potential lethal weapon, and we must provide more help to young motorists to better deal with the dangers of driving. A minimum one year learning period, and young driver passenger restrictions, would help ensure that today's young drivers become tomorrow's safer motorists."
It is likely that the major young driver insurance providers would offer good deals to teenagers who had received intensive training.
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