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Tuesday 8th November 2011

Are drivers dodging insurance and the driving test?

Confused.com says that research it has carried out appears to indicate that the number of people driving without taking the driving test may be on the increase.

A report on ‘moneyhighstreet.com’ highlights DfT figures which reveal that between April and August this year, 640,000 driving tests were taken in the UK; a 5% fall on the same period in 2010.

Moneyhighstreet.com says that the fall could be attributed to the rising costs of motoring, pointing to figures showing that comprehensive car insurance is up 24% in second quarter year-on-year prices.

Gareth Kloet, head of car insurance at Confused.com, said: “A new shocking trend is emerging where people no longer bother taking their driving test. As the price of car insurance increases, we are seeing that the rate of people taking driving tests is falling.

“This is worrying as its suggests not only that drivers are going to be tempted to drive uninsured but now they might be tempted to not even take their driving test in the first place. With more than 28.5 million cars on the road, people must drive safely, so they need to take their driving test and ensure their vehicle has adequate car insurance.”

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Comment Maybe someone should explain to Mr Kloet that if you put your prices up 24% in a year it is going to price a lot of people out of the market. Or have more people just switched to lower levels of insurance cover?

And where is the evidence that those not taking their test are driving without a licence? Perhaps they are just not driving? If they have no money and no job perhaps the need to drive is reduced.
Dave, Leeds

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Tuesday 8th November 2011 Are drivers dodging insurance and the driving test? 1 reader has commented on this story Confused.com says that research it has carried out appears to indicate that the number of people driving without taking the driving test may be on the increase. A report on ‘moneyhighstreet.com’ highlights DfT figures which reveal that between April and August this year, 640,000 driving tests were taken in the UK; a 5% fall on the same period in 2010. Moneyhighstreet.com says that the fall could be attributed to the rising costs of motoring, pointing to figures showing that comprehensive car insurance is up 24% in second quarter year-on-year prices. Gareth Kloet, head of car insurance at Confused.com, said: “A new shocking trend is emerging where people no longer bother taking their driving test. As the price of car insurance increases, we are seeing that the rate of people taking driving tests is falling. “This is worrying as its suggests not only that drivers are going to be tempted to drive uninsured but now they might be tempted to not even take their driving test in the first place. With more than 28.5 million cars on the road, people must drive safely, so they need to take their driving test and ensure their vehicle has adequate car insurance.” Click here to read the full ‘moneyhighstreet.com’ report. Comments: Report a reader comment Click here to report a comment you consider to be offensive or inappropriate. Maybe someone should explain to Mr Kloet that if you put your prices up 24% in a year it is going to price a lot of people out of the market. Or have more people just switched to lower levels of insurance cover? And where is the evidence that those not taking their test are driving without a licence? Perhaps they are just not driving? If they have no money and no job perhaps the need to drive is reduced. Dave, Leeds Agree \| Disagree What's your view - comment on this story: I confirm that I have read and agree to abide by the house rules relating to comments posted on this website. Your comment: Your name and location: Your email: Captcha [What is this?]	Wednesday 10th April 2013 - Members' area - Road Safety: a guide for local councillors in England Wednesday 13th March 2013 - Members' area - SCP Diamond Jubilee artwork added. Wednesday 13th March 2013 - Footprints: a national photography competition to help make pedestrians safer Monday 11th February 2013 - Vacancies - new job added Thursday 7th February 2013 - Directory - Fresco Interactives added. Thursday 7th February 2013 - Members' area - National Road safety Committee meeting minutes added. Click here to submit a new story or call Sally Bartrum on 01379 650112. Click here to register for our weekly news update service.