Help for parents of young drivers
The law is ever-changing for young drivers
The UK Government continues to consider changes aimed at reducing the number of accidents involving young drivers. Potential law changes include the introduction of curfews to limit the amount of driving a new driver can do at night – it’s at this time of day the mind is at its most tired, and a driver’s attention and perception of distances and danger can be distorted. Other changes include limiting the number of passengers carried, lower speed limits, lower drink-drive limits, and how powerful an engine that new drivers are allowed to drive.
For the latest news and laws on driving, please visit the Department For Transport (DFT) or the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
Why choose the RAC?
We’ve been assisting drivers for more than 120 years, so we fully understand the importance of road safety, especially when it comes to less experienced drivers.
We also know that careful drivers are less likely to have an accident. That’s why we have partnered with Ticker to offer a product for young drivers. Commonly known as telematics insurance, ‘black box’ is ideal for new and young drivers aged between 17 and 25 years old.
The idea is simple – by encouraging drivers to review their driving habits and drive more safely, they could present a lower risk on the roads, and are therefore ‘safer’ from an insurance perspective.
Black box insurance can reward safer drivers with money off their renewal premium. With the use of telematics technology and a little ‘black box’ installed in their car, drivers can monitor things like their speed and braking via the handy app. This information can be used to calculate their ‘driving score’, which indicates how safe a driver they are. The better the score, the more safely they’re driving, and the cheaper their insurance can be when they renew it. It’s a win-win for the driver and their parents!
By monitoring and correcting their own driving, young drivers get into a regular habit of driving safely. This behaviour is particularly important in their ‘early years’ of driving and helps set them up as safer drivers for years to come.
RAC Black Box Car Insurance is powered by Ticker, a leading telematics insurance specialist based in the UK. With an Excellent Trustpilot rating and recognition for fantastic customer service, you know you’re in safe hands when you purchase with the RAC. RAC Black Box Car Insurance could be the choice for you and your son or daughter.
Why choose RAC Black Box Car Insurance?
New and young drivers could get cheaper car insurance if they can prove they are actively improving how safely they drive. RAC Black Box Car Insurance is designed to reward careful drivers with lower car insurance premiums. So, the safer they drive, the cheaper their insurance could be at renewal (compared to our standard car insurance).
RAC Black Box Car Insurance is simple and straightforward to use. It uses a small telematics device to measure how well the car is driven. Ticker will send the telematics device in the post along with instructions on how to fit it. You’ll need to install the device in your car as soon as it arrives and, once installed, it must remain in your car for the duration of your policy.
The policyholder can keep track of their driving performance via the RAC Black Box app, where there is an easy-to-understand driving score and feedback. The app is also where you’ll find everything you need to manage your cover. Such as making a change to your policy, to start a chat with an online agent, get help with making a claim or view and renew your policy.
Get a RAC Black Box Car Insurance quote today.