Young Motorists Unaware

One in ten young drivers aren’t aware that car insurance is a legal requirement, while one in five are taking to the roads without insurance.

A quarter of a million 17-20 year olds are getting behind the wheel without insurance cover, according to new figures from the Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB).

Drivers in this age group are four times more likely to be involved in uninsured accidents, said the MIB, which pays compensation to people whose cars are hit by uninsured drivers.

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