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  Young male drivers more likely to use their phones at the wheel 31 Jul 2014 (News)
  A survey by Intelligent Car Leasing has revealed that younger drivers and male drivers use their phones at the wheel more often than older and female drivers. 1000 adults were asked if they had held their phones while driving in the last 30 days – 10 per cent of males and 4.5 per
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  How to get the cheapest classic car insurance for young drivers 6 Nov 2018 (News)
  Encouraging younger drivers into the world of classic car ownership is critical for the success of our hobby. Younger blood refreshes the scene as older enthusiasts take their foot off the gas – but it also keeps the car base we count as classics growing. But with young drivers
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  Three quarters would inform on an elderly relative driver 11 Mar 2010 (News)
  drivers over the age of 70-years old. They thought this would be a benefit to road safety. However, an even higher 77% think that young drivers are a greater danger on the roads. The IAM's Director of Policy, Neil Greig, said: 'It's good news that most drivers are aware that young drivers
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  Buying the right used car 'crucial for car insurance deals' 2 Dec 2009 (News)
  Young drivers and their parents have been advised to buy a used car that will net them savings when it comes to car insurance . Representative
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  One in seven drivers victims of 'risky' overtaking 26 May 2015 (News)
  themselves overtaken another vehicle when they were not certain if there were any hidden vehicles or hazards they could have hit during the manoeuvre. When it comes to owning up to risky overtaking, it was most common among male and young drivers, with 21 per cent of men and two in five (39 per cent
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  Mobility Roadshow 25th-27th June: Final Reminder 23 Jun 2015 (News)
  drivers aged 15 and over with disabilities who  are keen to discover how to get behind the wheel of an accessible or adapted car. All young visitors are welcome to attend the show with their families to discover the latest advice, specialist driving tuition and vehicles available
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  Nearly one-in-five young people make video calls while driving 12 Oct 2020 (News)
  The number of drivers making and taking phone calls illegally is increasing, according to the RAC. It's at the highest level since 2016, with young drivers particularly likely to make video calls or play games on a mobile phone while behind the wheel
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  Learners to get motorway lessons from 2018 14 Aug 2017 (News)
  . According to the Department for Transport (DfT), young drivers are up to seven times more likely to be killed or seriously injured on the road, compared to those aged 25 or over, with the majority of accidents taking place in rural areas. The DfT hopes that the new rules
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  Young drivers offered free safety training by Ford 1 Sep 2014 (News)
  cars. Ford has invested more than £1.2 million in the scheme and helped more than 5000 young drivers. The 2014 programme will start in Scotland at the Silverburn Shopping Centre in Glasgow from 18 to 20 September. The second venue will take place at the Heritage Motor Centre motor
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  Years Free Insurance On Corsas 6 Mar 2011 (News)
  be theirs for £348 a month on a zero per cent deal. Young Corsa drivers will really benefit from the deal, saving up to £2,300 a year on insurance, and spreading the cost over three, interest-free years. For example, a Corsa S offers a three-year zero per cent finance option with no deposit
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  Parents given teenage driver tips 16 May 2008 (News)
  Young motorists who are taking to the road for the first time can receive some assistance from their parents, according to a motoring group. The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has commented that offspring can be helped by parents who offer private lessons. However
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  Ford announces dates for its Driving Skills for Life scheme 25 Sep 2013 (News)
  Ford has announced the dates for its free training scheme for young drivers. Ford Driving Skills for Life will be rolled out across the UK from September and be organised in conjunction with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA
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  Mercedes-Benz launches competition for young drivers 20 Apr 2012 (News)
  -Benz Cars, commented: “The Test Drivers day will allow us to showcase a number of the experiences that will be on offer at the Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience centre when it opens in May at Silverstone Circuit. It doesn’t matter if you’re twelve, fourteen or sixteen, as long
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  Ford launches 'killjoy' system for parents of young drivers 28 Oct 2011 (News)
  include earlier low-fuel warning and chimes that can be programmed at set points between 45mph and 70mph. "MyKey adds a new dimension to auto safety by giving drivers standard technology that encourages safer driving and limits their exposure to risk, regardless of age or experience," says Peter
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  16 Year Old Sarah Moore Awarded British Club Driver of the Year 10 Dec 2009 (News)
  at Europe's largest motorsport show, Autosport International, on 14-17 January. She will visit the Birmingham-based event to reflect on her breakthrough season and her aspirations for the future, as well as giving advice to other young drivers who want to get into the sport. Also
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  Rural Roads Should Be Part Of The Test, Says IAM 23 Jan 2012 (News)
   themselves felt unprepared for real life scenarios and would welcome extra help. The IAM has written to the road safety minister to outline its views on how it believes the government should tackle deaths and accidents of the highest risk group on our roads, young drivers. This starts
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  A Chance for the Young Disabled to Drive a Car at Donington Park 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  If you are a young disabled person over 14 years of age you can probably take part in an exciting one-day driving event on Saturday 13 July at the Donington Park Launch Pad, Derbyshire.  You’ll get to drive a range of standard production cars with adaptations
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  Young Morris Minor owners' pledge to raise classic awareness 14 Nov 2014 (News)
  Young Morris Minor owners broke new ground at the NEC Classic Car show by pledging to work with other clubs to get more youngsters involved with the historic car scene.  Youth secretary Matt Tomkins, 21, said: "Our branch of the Morris Minor Owners Club
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  SEAT Young Drivers scheme reaches 25,000 lessons 20 Sep 2011 (News)
  The SEAT Younger Driver programme, which provides driving lessons to 11-17-year-olds, celebrated its 25,000 th lesson this week. The programme was launched two years ago and allows eager teens to get behind the wheel before they hold
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  Yorkshire's car insurance dodgers revealed 28 Jan 2008 (News)
  Bradford is the worst area in West Yorkshire for uninsured drivers and car accidents involving young people, new research reveals. A study by West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive found that 57.3 per cent of vehicles in the BD3 postal region were not insured. Moreover