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Originally Posted by DemolitionRed
Every new driver think they're the dogs bollocks but insurance companies disagree.
As a new driver, you are more likely to have an accident in the first year after passing your test than at any other time in your motoring career.
Per mile of driving, the risk of an accident involving injury or death is about seven times greater for 17-20 years old than for those aged 40 or over.
Drivers under 21 are involved in 15% of all accident deaths.
New drivers make up just 10% of licence holders, but are involved in 29% of accidents.
http://www.2pass.co.uk/insur.htm#.VuslJxgWVFV |
Maybe that's because such a great proportion of 17-20 year olds are new drivers? And if the minimum age was increased there would be just as high a proportion in the youngest bracket?