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Young Drivers could push up premiums

Wed, 29 Mar 2006

Inexperienced motorists or Young Drivers who have taken a break from the road could be causing Car Insurance costs to rise.

Research by insurance provider Zurich discovered that drivers who take a break from driving and then return to the road could be responsible for around 334,000 car accidents each year.

Many Young Drivers take a break after passing their test because they go off to university, where a car is not often needed. However, their inexperience could be adding to Car Insurance premiums, especially as each accident costs around £652 in repairs.

One solution could be to ensure that out-of-practice drivers are subjected to a refresher course of lessons, especially if they have not been behind the wheel for more than a year.

Maria Wyatt from Zurich said such measures could help improve road safety and keep premiums low.

"One suggestion is to incorporate a refresher test in to the Road Safety Bill," she added.

"This could positively address and change the issue of the dangers posed by lapsed drivers."


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