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  One in three young drivers has taken a selfie at the wheel 11 Aug 2014 (News)
  A Ford sponsored survey has revealed that one in four young drivers has checked or updated their social media page while driving. The survey also revealed that young drivers in the UK are the most likely to take a selfie at the wheel – 33 per cent
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  Cheaper Young Driver Insurance in Monthly Instalments 10 Nov 2010 (News)
  Mileage based insurance aimed at young drivers is now available in monthly instalments   Motor cover from  Insurethebox , already well-established as perhaps the UK’s most competitive insurer for low-mileage drivers
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  Goodwood to celebrate ‘young guns’ at 2012 Festival of Speed 31 Oct 2011 (News)
  The 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed them is to be ‘Young Guns – Born to Win,’ celebrating talented drivers, engineers and riders who started at a surprisingly early age. The careers of famous names like Valentino Rossi, who was just 17 when he started competing
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  Mercedes-Benz searches for best young driver 9 Aug 2012 (News)
  Mercedes-Benz is seeking the nation’s best young driver , with prizes on offer for winners, including a full course of driving lessons, test drives of brand new cars, a trip to the British Grand Prix as a VIP guest
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  Young driver cover costs revealed in study 30 Jun 2008 (News)
  before they settle on a deal that is good for them. "Young drivers must do their homework first and shop around to make sure they find the best cover and policy features to suit their needs and budget," he said. The Motley Fool has reported that uSwitch.com recently told
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  Busy junctions 'are hazardous for young drivers' 13 Oct 2008 (News)
  Young drivers are at particular risk of being involved in an accident at busy junctions, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has claimed. The group stated - in order to reduce the likelihood of a newly-qualified teenager having to make a claim
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  MB World Bids to Cut Young Driver Road Deaths 6 Nov 2008 (News)
  Mercedes-Benz World today pledged to reduce the number of road deaths caused by collisions involving young drivers. The Surrey-based Brand Experience Centre is hosting Safe Drive, Stay Alive in Action with Surrey Fire & Rescue, six free courses in which attendees aged between 16
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  Young Drivers Priced Out of Insurance 22 Oct 2004 (News)
  RAC Foundation research figures show that the reason why up to a third of young drivers drive uninsured is that they simply cannot afford it. This comes in the face of draconian new government proposals to allow the police to seize and, where appropriate, destroy uninsured vehicles
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  Ford launches young driver training programme 25 Jun 2013 (News)
  Ford is launching a free training scheme for young drivers in a bid to cut accident rates among motorists aged 17-24. The scheme will be rolled out across the UK from September and be organised in conjunction with the Royal Society
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  Marmalade launches ‘Fuel and Go’ scheme 20 Jan 2014 (News)
  for a new driver. Marmalade argues that new cars are significantly safer than the older cars young drivers typically end up driving. Initially buyers can choose between a Fiat 500 Lounge or a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi. The monthly rate includes the cost of leasing the car and covers
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  The perfect Christmas present for 11-17 year olds 8 Dec 2010 (News)
    Still searching out those last-minute gifts for tricky-to-please teenagers?  A voucher for the successful SEAT Young Driver training programme could be just the thing. Established just over a year ago SEAT Young Driver, sponsored by Admiral Multicar, has already run
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  Day-after-drinking 'a problem in young drivers' 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  A large amount of young people are taking to the road despite drinking a large amount the night before, it has been claimed. Research from breakdown firm Green Flag in conjunction with road safety charity Brake has shown that 45 per cent of drivers have risked their lives in such a fashion
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  New website offers solution for hard up young drivers 12 Jun 2013 (News)
  Young drivers get a hard deal when it comes to getting on the road. According to Confused.com the average cost of insurance for a young driver is more than £2000 a year, and then there’s the cost of maintenance, repairs, tax
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  New insurance firm 'caters to young motorists' 24 Jan 2008 (News)
  Inexperienced drivers looking to buy a new vehicle may be interested in a new insurance firm which caters specifically to them. Motorists are split into three categories on the clickthepepper website based on their time on the road and type of deal they require. This means
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  SEAT puts disabled youngsters in the driving seat 21 Oct 2011 (News)
  The SEAT Young Drivers programme is expanding to allow disabled youngsters aged 11 and up to get behind the wheel and build early driving experiences. The lessons mean that wheelchair users can get behind the wheel of a SEAT
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  Young Driver Scheme Rolls Out Nationwide 11 Feb 2010 (News)
  Similar to Mercedes Benz Driving Academy ( mbdrivingacademy.com ) the SEAT and Admiral sponsored Young Driver programme, trialled in Birmingham, is coming to Bluewater and Wembley in late February. Further venues are also set to open in Glasgow
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  VIRTUAL DRIVING GIVES TEENS THE WRONG SKILLS FOR REAL ROADS 14 Jun 2008 (News)
  controller to the steering wheel spells danger for many young drivers according to Young Marmalade - the UK's leading provider of affordable quality cars and low cost insurance to young drivers. According to studies carried out by Young Marmalade playing computer games hones quick-fire reactive
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  Emergency handbook launched for new drivers 25 Jul 2013 (News)
  A book designed to help new and young drivers cope with roadside emergencies has been launched by Veloce Publishing. The Essential Driver’s Handbook, by Bruce Grant-Braham, has 95-pages packed with useful and practical advice on: how to cope with accidents, provide first aid
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  Young drivers being 'priced off the road' 3 Jun 2011 (News)
  A survey of young drivers has revealed that 93 per cent feel they are being priced off the road, with many complaining of unrealistic insurance premiums once they go on to pass their test
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  Young drivers taught benefits of safer motoring 3 Oct 2007 (News)
  People who will be taking to the road in the next few years are the target of a new campaign by a national road safety charity. In 2005, there were 292 young drivers between the ages of 15 and 25 killed in collisions in the Thames Valley area. The FedEx & Brake Road Safety