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  AA Launches Driver Behaviour Based Insurance 10 Feb 2012 (News)
  The AA has today launched its first technology-based insurance product: AA Drivesafe, which uses telematics to track the driver's performance, on which premium adjustments are made. It is likely to appeal most to those who currently pay very high premiums, for example young
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  IAM Proposes Post Test Training to Cut Road Crashes 9 Dec 2010 (News)
  proposals were presented to Road Safety Minister and Under Secretary of State for transport Mike Penning today. The first stage would be compulsory post-test training of young drivers, a process already proven in Austria to have cut the fatality rate of 17-25 year old drivers by no less than 30
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  New drivers face nightime driving ban 18 Jul 2019 (News)
  scheme — should be introduced in England. One in five (20 per cent) of new drivers crash within their first year on the road, but similar schemes have been previously rejected due to concerns that it would adversely limit the ability of young people to get to college, university
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  Top 10: Economical insurance-friendly classics for young drivers 29 May 2013 (News)
  We look at some fairly inexpensive classics which are cheap to insure and offer decent fuel economy - making them affordable choices for those new to classics.
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  Gender neutral insurance policies introduced 21 Dec 2012 (News)
  . The changes follow a ruling by the European Court of Justice from March 2011. The ruling comes despite insurance data showing that female drivers tend to be lower risk, particularly among younger people. It’s not all bad news, though – older drivers should see relatively little
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  Are Men or Women Better Drivers? 11 Jul 2008 (News)
  , outdated myths are still prevalent, with 40% still believing that men are generally better drivers than women and that old drivers are the worst (100%), followed by young drivers (83%), van drivers (82%), taxi drivers (70%) and bus drivers (30%). BMW owners are deemed to be the worst drivers
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  Youngsters 'need to brush up on maintenance awareness' 18 Jun 2009 (News)
  suggested routine vehicle maintenance was a dying art. Referring to young motorists, he stated: "They are perhaps the first generation of drivers who don't have the benefit of parents who would do the basics to their car, like checking oil, religiously." In related
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  'Big is not always better' 18 Feb 2009 (News)
  a smaller car it could help to build up your no claims bonus and that is something we try and encourage young drivers to do." He added people who have recently passed their test should not worry about being priced out of the insurance market as it is an innovative sector which is constantly
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  Early Announcement of Mobility Roadshow 2015 29 Jan 2015 (News)
  organised by Mobility Choice that focuses on young and novice disabled drivers. This lively and exciting feature will open up a new world of driving opportunities for future generations. The Mobility Roadshow 2015, as always free to visit, will be a ‘must-attend’ event
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  Three out of four Blue Badge holders prevented from parking by inconsiderate drivers 23 Oct 2020 (News)
  . 64 per cent of those surveyed have been prevented from parking in parent and child bays by drivers without kids. A third (33 per cent) of people surveyed think it's acceptable to park in a parent and child spot despite not having a young child with them at the time, while 23 per cent believe
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  Mercedes Drive Courses For Kids 12 Jun 2009 (News)
  The new Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy is set to revolutionise the way British teenagers learn to drive, with the aim of encouraging safer driving on Britain’s roads. With young drivers amongst the most vulnerable on the roads (nearly 1 in 3 car drivers who die or are seriously injured
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  The MoT Files: Top 10 first cars for passing the MoT 31 Oct 2017 (News)
  We’ve crunched the MoT Files to find the best small cars for passing the first test at three years. These top 10 MoT masters are all perfect for new and young drivers, as they are small, easy to drive
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  The MoT Files: Bottom 10 Cars from the 1990s 6 May 2014 (News)
  While many young drivers who have just passed their test might lust after a nice shiny new car, the reality is that cheap motoring is the only way they can get mobile, especially given the cost of insurance for newly qualified drivers. The result is that many
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  Gender-neutral policies - what to do if you're a woman driver 26 Nov 2012 (News)
  to 'ditch and switch' your insurer in the process. There are implications in doing so, especially when it comes to building up no claims discount in those first few years of driving. John O'Roarke, Managing Director of LV said: 'Young female drivers are one of the groups who will be most impacted
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  Castle Combe launches young drivers course 1 Sep 2011 (News)
  the age of 35. There are many factors that account for these figures, but it’s safe to say that insufficient experience plays a major role. It’s something that has been recognised by the founders of Start Line, a new initiative to help young drivers get some real
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  Free Insurance and Satnav on Kas and Fiestas 3 May 2006 (News)
  Ford has joined forces with Norwich Union to provide one year’s free comprehensive motor insurance through Ford Insure, and one year’s free satellite navigation from Smartnav, to eligible customers buying a new Ford Ka Design, Fiesta Style or Streetka. Young drivers
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  Penalties for uninsured drivers 'should be tougher' 5 Dec 2008 (News)
  Motorists' magazine found young male drivers living in highly populated areas were most likely to take to the road without car insurance . If you want to know how to find
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  Motorists 'should learn for a year before taking test' 1 May 2008 (News)
  of car insurance for the demographic. "What we'd like to see is young drivers getting more experience before they actually sit their driving test, rather than taking their driving test and then, in effect, learning to drive," stated Malcom Tarling, spokesperson for the ABI
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  Jaguar F-Type Crashes on Navarra Launch 8 May 2013 (News)
  According to a report on Telenavarra, uploaded to You Tube by Maiteka de kakao , a white Jaguar F-Type V8S on the extended international launch based in Pamplona, crashed into a black VW Golf. One young woman
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  New plans 'could see drivers save on car insurance' 7 May 2008 (News)
  Government plans set to be introduced could see drivers save on their car insurance policies in future. The Times has reported that the Department for Transport (DfT) would like to see motorists who have picked up