The Association of British Insurers (ABI) have issued a report which is calling reform of the way in which young people learn to drive.
One of the restrictions it is calling for is the ban of intensive driving courses and the introduction of a minimum one-year learning period. Another is for restrictions on driving at night and a lower alcohol limit.
“Radical action is needed to reduce the tragic waste of young lives on our roads, especially among the 17 to 24 age group,” said ABI director general Otto Thoresen.
“A car is potentially a lethal weapon, and we must do more to help young drivers better deal with the dangers of driving. Improving the safety of young drivers will also mean that they will face lower motor insurance costs.
“Northern Ireland is introducing reforms, and politicians in Westminster should follow their lead in introducing meaningful reform to help today’s young drivers become tomorrow’s safer motorists.”
Among the reforms insurers want to see are:
Oct, 04, 2012
Do they really think this will stop accidents? Even the more experienced drivers out there still have a lapse in concentration and can cause accidents, so I think it’s a bit harsh to be singling out the younger generation. Also with driving lessons being extortionate these days, how many people are going to be able to afford driving lessons for a year when its extremely difficult for 16 year old to get jobs and have an education.