Motor insurer says stop start drivers are a growing threat on UK roads Significant Auto Insurance

March 31st, 2011 by Mikayla Barney

Motor insurer says stop start drivers are a growing threat on UK roads

A new study from the motor insurer Axa suggests that there is a new sub-class of 1.5 million young drivers who are a potential hazard to themselves and others on the road.

The drivers, called “Stop Start Drivers” are aged between 17 and 29 and having passed their driving test, the research found that almost one in five (17 per cent) only get behind the wheel once or twice a month, with around half of these driving even less than this, often with gaps of several years.

According to Axa, these drivers are more likely to cause an accident having lost their confidence and forgotten the highway code.

Sarah Vaughan, Axa’s motor director said: “Stop Start driving appears to be an increasing trend and difficult to address as an insurer . Among the under 30s you have some very good drivers but there are clearly issues with those who rarely drive. We are currently working on a number of potential solutions for younger drivers and need to find ways that encourage them to drive safely for the sake of themselves and other road users.”

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