Are stricter rules for young drivers the key to safer roads?Join The Independent Debate
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Are stricter rules for young drivers the key to safer roads?Join The Independent Debate

The Independent  

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The AA is backing a proposal to stop new drivers under 21 from carrying passengers their own age for six months after they pass their tests, sparking fresh debate about stricter rules for young drivers. The suggested changes include giving new drivers six penalty points if they’re caught not wearing a seatbelt, which would result in a loss of their licence. He also believes these changes could help bring down the high insurance costs that young drivers face, as fewer accidents would mean lower risk. We want to know what you think: should young drivers face tougher rules to make roads safer, even if it means giving up some freedoms?

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The common trick that young motorists are trying to pull to dodge high insurance premiums - which could cost new drivers AND their parents a fortune
2 weeks, 4 days ago

The common trick that young motorists are trying to pull to dodge high insurance premiums - which could cost new drivers AND their parents a fortune

Daily Mail  

Nearly one in five young drivers are fraudulently claiming they are not the main driver on their cars to lower the cost of insurance, new research has found. A staggering 21 per cent of male drivers and 15 per cent of female drivers aged 17 to 35 are using older motorists to falsely state they are the main driver when …

It’s time to punish young male drivers… but not young women
3 weeks ago

It’s time to punish young male drivers… but not young women

The Independent  

This is the time of year when, to be blunt, even more young drivers than usual – often emboldened by drink, drugs, bravado, or a lethal cocktail of all three – get in their cars with their mates and end up crashing. If modern cars were not so safe, the carnage would be even worse; and it’s worth noting that …

‘More regulations solve nothing’ Readers weigh in on proposals to ban young drivers from carrying passengers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘More regulations solve nothing’ Readers weigh in on proposals to ban young drivers from carrying passengers

The Independent  

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How To Protect Your Teen During The '100 Deadliest Days Of Summer'
1 year, 6 months ago

How To Protect Your Teen During The '100 Deadliest Days Of Summer'

Huff Post  

xxmmxx via Getty Images The summer months see a disproportionate number of car crashes. Unfortunately, the increased time that teens spend driving during summer break also leads to a spike in the number of car crashes, which are a leading cause of death for young people in the U.S. “It is often the case that there are more fatal crashes …

New young drivers could be banned from giving their friends a lift
1 year, 8 months ago

New young drivers could be banned from giving their friends a lift

The Independent  

The government will consider calls to ban new drivers under the age of 25 from carrying young passengers as part of a “graduated driving licence” scheme. One in five drivers crash within a year of passing their test, according to road safety charity Brake, whose figures suggest that new drivers carrying passengers of a similar age are four times as …

Campaign to cut deaths of young male drivers on rural roads
1 year, 10 months ago

Campaign to cut deaths of young male drivers on rural roads

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We want to accelerate our efforts to tackle unsafe driving habits Road safety minister …

Road safety advocates push for more education for young drivers in Victoria after rise in deaths on rural roads
2 years ago

Road safety advocates push for more education for young drivers in Victoria after rise in deaths on rural roads

ABC  

A not-for-profit road safety organisation is calling for the Victorian government to invest more in educating young people about safe driving. Key points: In 2022 the Victorian government defunded the Road Smart program which included a free driving lesson Road Safety Promotion Australia says a new program is needed to teach beginner drivers road safety and good driving behaviours Police …

Crashes Involving Teen Drivers Can be Prevented if Cars Include Age-Specific Technologies
3 years, 3 months ago

Crashes Involving Teen Drivers Can be Prevented if Cars Include Age-Specific Technologies

News 18  

According to data shared by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, teen drivers in the US are four times as likely to crash per mile driven as drivers who are 20 and older. However, a recent research has suggested that if vehicles add crash avoidance features and teen-specific vehicle technologies, then up to three-quarters of dangerous crashes involving teen drivers …

Young drivers could be banned from roads at night, government announces
5 years, 5 months ago

Young drivers could be banned from roads at night, government announces

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Young drivers could be banned from the road at night …

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