At some time the day will come in your child’s life when they resolve to learn to drive. This is a day that may well be dreading. Many people are aware of of a teenager who has been involved in a serious motorcar accident. How can you shield your child from being the next story told?. Begin by talking with them about car safety. Also, another choice is to register for complementary drivers education courses. Not only will your child be better prepared, it will save you money by lowering car insurance premiums.
Which conditions are most likely to cause to crashes?
Older cars do not have the most up-to-date safety equipment and these tend to be the cars newly licensed drivers use. Additionally, an increase in the number of passengers and driving on weekend nights increases a teenagers risk of an motorcar accident. Lastly, weather conditions which result in wet weather can be difficult for an inexperienced driver to maneuver.
Incidentally a new form of car insurance for young drivers takes time of day into account. This type of insurance is known as pay as you drive. Young drivers on this scheme are charged much higher rates if they drive at the most dangerous times such as the early hours.
Who is most liable to have an accident?
Young drivers, particularly those under 25, are at most risk of an car accident according to the accident data. In addition, drivers are more likely to crash shortly after receiving their license than at any other time in their driving career. Statistically, young male drivers are twice as likely as young female drivers to be involved in a crash.
Why undertake driver education classes?
Getting a drivers license is a rite of passage and parents have to watch as their children grow up. Unfortunately, approximately 300 young drivers and their passengers are killed each year in the UK and many more are seriously injured. However, the good news is that young drivers who take additional driver education courses are less likely to be involved in a serious vehicular incident. Remember, youngsters who take these courses not only are safer but receive lower insurance ratings. You may not be able stop your baby birds from growing up and leaving the nest; however you can let them go safer and cheaper by enrolling them in a drivers education course.
Where can you be taught how to avoid accidents?
Although nothing can take the place of experience, many teenagers benefit from taking additional driving lessons. Pass Plus is a new driver education course offered by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). Prospective licensees can take a driving experience course from the Driving Academy at Mercedes-Benz World. Safety driven driver training courses are available from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).