Association of British Insurers calls for tougher driving test changes

Be careful when you leave your front door today -it's a dangerous world out there!

Incredibly eight people die on Britains roads - Every day! Thats 3000 per year.

In the light of these figures the UK Government has announced plans to attempt to cut these figures from 3000 a year to a 'respectable' 2000 by 2019. The mildly controversial plans include:

More 20 mph speed restriction areas with traffic calming measures, particularly in urban areas.
A reduction of the national speed limit on rural single track roads, from 60 mph to 50 mph.
New cars are to be built to higher safety specifications, particularly with better protection for side impacts.
The Driving Test will be changed again, to include tougher theory and and practical testing.
An optional new driver 'plus' course will be offered for newly qualified drivers. This course will be designed to offer lower car insurance premiums for young drivers who succesfully complete it.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) welcomed the proposals for reducing the number of car accidents. A spokesman for the Association, which represents the interest of the major UK Insurance companies, Nick Starling said 'If you can reduce the number of claims made you will reduce the costs of car insurance'.
He also called for tougher changes to the driving test.
'Changes in driver testing and training will help, but must go further to reduce the high level of casualties and accidents involving young drivers. Nearly a third of deaths of 15 to 19 year olds occur on Britain's roads.
The ABI would like to see a minimum of 1 year 'learning period' for young drivers and restrictions on the number of passengers that a young driver would be legally entitled to carry.

Car Insurance Blogger welcomes any changes designed to make the UK's roads safer but must question the seriousness of such plans that are scheduled over a ten year period!

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