Do all car insurance policies provide cover for someone else to drive my car in the event of an emergency?

I have just renewed my insurance through Saga, and am surprised (and delighted) to find a clause that, in the event of a medical or motoring emergency, allows me to give permission to anyone to drive my car. I have never seen this before and think we should give credit where it is due, so good one, Saga.

Asked on 11 July 2011 by PG, Heckmondwike

Answered by Honest John

Good, because it clarifies a difficult situation. A lot of people still think their insurance qualifies them to drive anyone else's insured car when it may not.

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