Poor car insurance customer habits revealed

Tue, 27 Jul 2010

More than half of motorists have admitted to habits behind the wheel that could lead to accidents and affect car insurance policies.

Research by The Co-operative Insurance found that 53 per cent of drivers routinely eat or drink behind the wheel.

Other "reckless" habits included smoking, talking on a mobile phone and even putting on make-up .

Grant Mitchell, function leader at The Co-operative Insurance, detailed how poor habits could affect car insurance policies.

"Taking a sip of a drink or a quick bite of a sandwich whilst driving may seem harmless, however the consequence of taking your full concentration off the road could result in a road traffic accident which could change lives forever," he said.

"Every time a driver has to make a claim, due to their own or another vehicle user's irresponsible motoring habits, it undoubtedly has an effect on the motor insurance premiums of all drivers."

Using a handheld mobile phone while driving is illegal and could lead to a fine and points on a driving licence.
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