Black box technology saves young drivers money and lives Mirror.co.uk
Chief Superintendent Geraint Anwyl, of the Association of Chief Police Officers’ roads policing section, told MPs on the Transport Select Committee the greatest risk for a young woman is being a passenger in a car being driven by a young man. And the reason he cited for this was adrenalin, not drugs or drink.
The AA says that while the number of crashes on Britain’s roads is falling, the percentage of young drivers is growing.
In 2009, 138 young people died on Britain’s roads, compared to 26 young people who died from stab wounds.
There is a solution to both of these problems – telematics or black box technology. This involves a device being fitted in cars to monitor driving skills. It allows motorists to prove they are good, safe drivers and insurers can then more accurately price the risk level of individuals.
Around 50,000 smart young drivers are saving about 50% on their insurance by using this technology. The insurance industry hopes to encourage many more to take this up.


