Prime Minister David Cameron is hosting an 'Insurance Summit' at Downing Street today. Aside from discussing how to tackle spurious whiplash injury claims and rising insurance costs, a scheme for new drivers may also be considered whereby a new driver will have to carry an over 25-year old as a passenger for a probationary period.
I don't think that this is a practical idea - are there enough police on the roads to stop and question passengers of new drivers about their age, or to check that new drivers are still on their probationary period despite not dispalying 'P' plates? This would also have the effect of restricting essential car use for new or young drivers - no over 25-year old passenger - no travel! I see a business opportunity here - rent a passenger!
If so many new young drivers aren't fit to drive on the road, then this is a reflection on the current standards of driver training. Surely it would be better to make them drive with 'P' plates until they have successfully completed advanced training, or make them complete advanced training before they are given a full licence?
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