Ghost brokers targeting young drivers on social media
Ghost brokers are using social media to target young drivers with fake insurance policies, according to research carried out by Aviva. Its survey of 2,000 17-25 year-olds found that 30% […]
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New drivers face 19% cost hike
A new report has revealed that the cost for new drivers to get on the road has jumped by 19% in a year to £7,100. The report, compiled by Go.Compare […]
Graduated driving licence could save 58 lives a year – The AA
A graduated driving licence scheme could save at least 58 lives annually and prevent 260 serious injuries, according to The AA. It has now stepped up its call for the […]
Dangerous driving among young people on the rise
Young drivers aged between 17-25 account for 38% of all new dangerous driving endorsements despite making up just seven per cent of full licence holders. This is according to road […]
Car ownership demand increasing among young drivers
New research has revealed that car ownership among 17-24-year-olds is more important than ever. According to an Auto Trader study of over 2,000 young drivers, 90% said car ownership was […]
Uninsured driver numbers double
Young drivers convicted of driving without a valid licence has more than doubled in two years amidst escalating premium prices. New research carried out by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart […]
Graduated Driving Licences set for UK launch
Graduated Driving Licences are set to be introduced to the UK to improve road safety and offer more support for younger drivers. The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (New Drivers) Bill […]
New motorists unaware of driving costs
New vehicle registrations increased by 18.2% last year, but many are unaware of the costs of driving. Independence (35%) and travel flexibility (22%) are the main reasons for wanting to […]
Young driver numbers fall by nearly 10%
New data has revealed that 360,000 fewer 17- to 26-year-olds hold a full driving licence in 2023 compared with five years ago. This represents a drop of 9.2%. According to […]
Car premiums makes up 20% of young driver salaries
New data has found that young drivers are spending more than 20% of their annual income on car insurance. According to figures from the House of Commons Library, the average […]
Early learning lowers accident rate by 84%
New research has found that drivers who have undertaken pre-17 driving lessons are 84% less likely to have an accident in the critical first six months after passing their driving […]
Millennials set standard for cleaner cars
Millennial drivers are more image conscious when it comes to their cars than any other generation. New research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK has shown that people aged 25-34 are […]
