Despite 99% of drivers claiming they’re knowledgeable about the rules of driving, 98% failed to correctly identify 15 of the most common road signs, Tesco Bank found as it put their knowledge to the test. Over half (55%) of drivers claimed they would perform easily if they had to take their driving theory test today, yet only 2% achieved a perfect score in the experiment, with 19% making at … [Read more...]
Mature driver assessments endorsed by majority
Proposals for new voluntary driving tests for over-60s would be welcomed by four out of five (80%) motorists, according to new research. October’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows strong support for the introduction of standardised mature driver assessments, which are being backed by a variety of bodies including the Road Safety Trust and Older Driver Task Force. In the research, 59% say the … [Read more...]
Car buying confidence is in the Genes
With the arrival of the new ‘74’ vehicle registration just around the corner, a Censuswide poll of 1,000 UK drivers commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed generational differences in consumer ‘Car Confidence’ when it comes to buying and owning a vehicle. The latest findings have also been used to create a new series of Motor Ombudsman ‘barometers’ to highlight how the dial can shift on … [Read more...]
Premiums rise & much higher for older drivers
The cost of car insurance has risen by 18% year on year, according to new Premium Drivers research from Compare the Market but older drivers are being priced off the roads. The typical premium stood at £850 in May 2024 after rising by £132 over the previous 12 months. The increase in the cost of car insurance in the past year may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers. … [Read more...]
Essential to build NCDs, says broker
Car insurance premiums decrease by £745, a drop of almost a third (32%), after one year of no claims discount, according to Compare the Market. When drivers come to renew their policy, those who have not made a claim on their car insurance can typically receive a no claims discount, or no claims bonus, from a number of insurance providers, with the discount rising the longer that you drive … [Read more...]
The dark side of headlight glare brings call for safety study
The RAC is calling on the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare after new research found 85% of those affected believe the problem is getting worse. An RAC survey of 2,000 drivers found a huge nine-in-10 (89%) think at least some headlights on cars on the road today are too bright, of which three-in-10 (28%) – a higher proportion than ever – think most … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers paying extra 43% in premiums
Motorists over 50 are facing substantial increases in the cost of car insurance, according to new Premium Drivers research from Compare the Market. The typical premium for a driver aged between 45 and 54 is £551 in September 2023 – a £195 (55%) increase for the same month in 2022. The typical premiums for drivers aged between 55-79 have also risen by 54% year-on-year. For drivers aged over 80, … [Read more...]
EV values slide as fleets reshape businesses
Used electric cars and vans are expected to fall further in value in coming months, according one industry expert. The slippage might also see petrol and diesel models cut back by manufacturers to meet tightening ev sales targets by Government. Interference in the ICE market will have the effect of driving up values of existing models as a consequence. Used electric vehicle values could fall by … [Read more...]
Older drivers risking big fines
About 1.5 million older drivers are breaking the law and risking massive fines. A study by Scrap Car Comparison has revealed that over 1 in 4 UK motorists aged 70 years or older – the equivalent to 1.5 million drivers - are leaving it four years or longer to renew their driving license after turning 70, which is illegal according to government law. The DVLA states that you must be renew your … [Read more...]
Older drivers reluctant to switch insurers
Go.Compare car insurance has discovered that around more than 2.1million drivers, have not switched car insurance in the past decade or more. The findings, which asked drivers how often they have switched insurers, also discovered that the older generation are less likely to switch, with 12% of those aged 65 or more admitting that they have been with the same car insurer for more than 10 … [Read more...]
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