Young drivers insurance

gravitytolls

YAZZ wrote: »

No I agree...I think it should be raised....maybe 21 little steep...but still not out of the question. There is far too much emphasis put on driving at 17 these days. I didn't learn until I was 21 as I had no need. I have tried not to bring my children up in a materialistic way.....but still trying to encourage them to be independent, responsible adults. I just hate the fact my son (and I know thats me as a mum talking "my son is perfect and would never do anything wrong" ) is being catagorised with the loonatics that are on the road? He only wants to drive himself to work, go off camping, etc. He dosn't drink...works as many hours as he can....working towards his Alevels....

I don't have the answers tickerbell.....all I'm saying is there should be a fairer way to be judged as individuals not statisics.

I didn't learn until 24 yrs, as I lived in outer London and had no real need.

We now live in rural Norfolk, DS couldn't get to work for 6.30 without his car, as there are no buses before 6.45, so there is a need in rural areas.

Age raises can't take place unless a decent, affordable public transport system is in place, which just won't happen.

IMO, insurance premiums should be reasonable, with drivers only being whacked with huge increased premiums if they do have/cause an accident (perhaps rising in line with the severity), acquire convictions etc. This would encourage drivers to be careful and ensure that only those who actually shouldn't be on the road are priced off the road.

mikey72

Duncombe wrote: »

DSA are changing alot of the requirements. Alot of what I said will be coming into effect in the next 18 months; some things (like the increased theory test) are already here.

But not actually in effect yet.
Especially any requirement for any lessons. And no guarantee it will ever happen. (unless red have a particularly effective campaign).

vaio

mikey72 wrote: »

But not actually in effect yet.
Especially any requirement for any lessons. And no guarantee it will ever happen. (unless red have a particularly effective campaign).

in the interests of increased road safety rather than commercial gain of course

mikey72

I must admit I couldn't see how any compulsory amount of lessons would make any difference. You either pass or you don't. If you're ready after 10 hours you're ready. A good instructor would know that.