Research
by leading car insurance expert Admiral highlights just how poor the driving record of young drivers is compared with older
motorists. It shows 17 and 18 year old motorists are twice as likely to have a road accident as someone in their 30s, three
times as likely as someone in their 40s and six times as likely as someone aged over 50.
Admiral's
research of 2million motorists found 13% of those aged 17 and 18 have a crash. This compares with 6.5% of motorists overall.
But when compared with older motorists, the difference is even more startling. Just 4.5% of motorists in their 40s are involved
in a crash and 2% of those over 50.