[TomC]

No. What has age got to do with anything? If you pass the test that's fine. I am 17 and drive well.

[DemolitionRed]

Originally Posted by TomC

No. What has age got to do with anything? If you pass the test that's fine. I am 17 and drive well.

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