Why Young Drivers Give Insurance Companies a Headache? - 17 Jul 2009 13:42
Mature drivers seeking insurance cover, are the preferred group by car insurance companies. This is mainly due to the style of driving practiced by youth – rash, fast and risky. Insurance companies for many reasons view these traits in a negative light. This article focuses on what these reasons are.
Life is as unpredictable as can be, for one and all. But when it comes to vehicles, it can be safely said that young people are more susceptible to landing in dangerous situations involving their cars than older people. According to a research the highest number of accidents involve people in the age bracket of 18-25 years.
Invariably, the premium ascertained for a young driver would be much higher than older drivers. This is chiefly because of the lack of experience in young people and since good driving requires practice, experience holds a lot of significance.
Young people will also more often than not display a care free, at times verging on irresponsible, behavior. Such an attitude is part of the youth identity and cannot be done much about causing the insurance companies to keep higher premium rates for young drivers. However, maintaining a clean driving record is something that we can aim at. If one happens to get a driving ticket, he should consider taking safe driving lessons so as to cut chances of such incidents in the future. A good record will not take away your youth but will go a long way in getting you a good insurance deal!
Young drivers also tend to be flashy, adding rims, spoilers, certain kind of tires etc. to their cars. These could catch unwanted attention of thieves and the police while causing unwarranted distraction on the road. Young drivers in customized cars drive dangerously causing risk not only to themselves but also to other vehicles and installations on and around the road. However there is one installation that will actually decrease the rate of premium for the policyholder and that is an alarm system; insurance companies offer discounts for such installations.
Lastly, buying a policy in their own name would cost young drivers a lot. Alternatively, adding their name to the policy of their parents would save money and they would also be able to avail most of the
Life is as unpredictable as can be, for one and all. But when it comes to vehicles, it can be safely said that young people are more susceptible to landing in dangerous situations involving their cars than older people. According to a research the highest number of accidents involve people in the age bracket of 18-25 years.
Invariably, the premium ascertained for a young driver would be much higher than older drivers. This is chiefly because of the lack of experience in young people and since good driving requires practice, experience holds a lot of significance.
Young people will also more often than not display a care free, at times verging on irresponsible, behavior. Such an attitude is part of the youth identity and cannot be done much about causing the insurance companies to keep higher premium rates for young drivers. However, maintaining a clean driving record is something that we can aim at. If one happens to get a driving ticket, he should consider taking safe driving lessons so as to cut chances of such incidents in the future. A good record will not take away your youth but will go a long way in getting you a good insurance deal!
Young drivers also tend to be flashy, adding rims, spoilers, certain kind of tires etc. to their cars. These could catch unwanted attention of thieves and the police while causing unwarranted distraction on the road. Young drivers in customized cars drive dangerously causing risk not only to themselves but also to other vehicles and installations on and around the road. However there is one installation that will actually decrease the rate of premium for the policyholder and that is an alarm system; insurance companies offer discounts for such installations.
Lastly, buying a policy in their own name would cost young drivers a lot. Alternatively, adding their name to the policy of their parents would save money and they would also be able to avail most of the