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Younger drivers are considered a higher risk than their older counterparts of being involved in a road accident so are paying higher insurance premiums - 4th February 2008 

Young drivers are finding it harder and more expensive to get car insurance cover and should shop around for the best deals say the Association of British insurers (ABI).

Many car insurers will not provide any cover for younger drivers as they feel it is too greater risk. A spokesperson for the ABI Malcolm Tarling explained that adolescent drivers are far more likely to be involved in a road accident whilst driving, so increasing the likelihood of a car accident claim.

He went on to say that consumers should shop around because there are competitive deals offered by some companies who may provide a better deal than they have already found. Road safety charity Brake state that younger drivers are far more likely to be involved car accidents than older drivers.

In research carried out by Brake and Green Flag, 4,640 drivers were questioned, 533 of who were 17-24 years of age and classed as young drivers, it was found that: - 33 percent of young drivers aged 17-24 admit overtaking whilst they could not see what was coming compared to just 9 percent of older drivers. 9 percent of young drivers admit to taking illegal drugs and driving compared to 3 percent of older drivers.

Up to 50 percent of young drivers said they use a hand held phone whilst driving with 35 percent of older drivers owning up to this. 17 percent of young drivers admit to overtaking whilst they could not see what was coming once a week or more.  


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