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What All Parents Should Be Aware Of About Young Drivers

Posted by synka on Oct 28th, 2009 and filed under Autos, Trucks and More. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry

Acquiring a driver’s licensecan be one of the exciting experiences for young adults. However it is also one of the most dangerous times of their lives. In Britain it is estimated that over 3000 car drivers under the age of 25 are killed or severely injured in an accident. Be aware of these facts can help you set limits with your own children to help them remain safe whilst on the road.

If they are involved in an accident it is important that have good insurance. Insurance for young drivers can be prohibitively expensive and many young people do not bother.There are some new alternatives. New insurance companies like Coverbox are offering cheap insurance to young drivers based on the pay as you drive insurance model.. By making driving between 11pm and 6am much more expensive it puts young people off driving during this most hazardous time.

Young adults at age 18 are three times more likely to get into an accident than a driver at the age of 45. Young drivers simply do not have the experience to deal with dangerous situations. Even if they drive safely it does not mean that others on the road are being just as cautious. Looking out for other road users is one of the main lessons to becoming a better driver!

However inexperience isn’t the only thing that sets apart younger drivers from the elders. Attitude has a big part to play in reckless driving. In particular young men are often over confident and take on extra risks. Statistically, if a young driver has friends in the car with them they are twice as likely to attempt hazardous driving to make an impression. Jerky driving, dangerous overtaking and general speeding are the most common feats. Young male drivers are the most likely and a third of them will be involved in a accident during their first 2 years of driving.

However its not all the young drivers fault. Parents, as role models, play an important part through their own driving behaviour. They need to talk to their children about driving safely show their offspring the proper ways to deal with difficult driving situations. Set your limits and rules with your children and hold them to it for their own safety and future.

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