Life-changing crashes among young drivers remain too high

As a new cohort of young drivers take to the road this school year, new claims data reveals crashes involving young drivers are ‘still too high’. 

Data shows on average drivers under the age of 25 are nearly twice as likely to claim for a crash involving a serious injury than a driver over 25. It also shows the words ‘drive safely’ have lost their meaning and that over half (54%) of families rarely or never have meaningful ‘chats’ about safe driving, unless it’s before a longer journey.

Headway, the brain injury association, that supports survivors of serious crashes has partnered up with Admiral.

They have also produced an emotional film that shows the devastating impact on young people and their families and suggests that no driver is invincible. The film also alludes to the four main concerns parents have about young drivers: speeding (35%), driving while distracted (31%), bad weather conditions (30%) and driving with their friends in the car (24%).

Aston spoke to psychotherapist & author Ella McCrystal.

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