Better driver education advocated after motor insurance revelations

Thu, 19 Apr 2007

The government has been called upon to revise its transportation strategy following the publication of a new study from a motor insurance provider.

In a survey from motor insurance company Co-operative Insurance, it was revealed that 65 per cent of people aged between 15 and 24 years old have been a passenger in a car going 40 mph in a 30 mph zone, or 70 mph on a 60mph road.

Regardless of the risks, which could potentially lead to a costly car insurance claim, 42 per cent of these passengers did not tell the driver to slow down.

Now, David Neave, director of general insurance at the motor insurance company, has urged the government to change tack and promote driver education more effectively.

"More needs to be done to educate young drivers on the horrific consequences speeding can have on people's lives," he said.

Jools Townsend, head of education at road safety organisation Brake, subsequently echoed the sentiment.

"The government has a duty to society to ensure every young person gets an education in road safety," he asserted.

As car insurance customers may already be aware, drivers who are convicted of a serious motoring offence in court must now pay £15 to Victim Support - a charity set up to support victims and their relatives after a crime.

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