06 September 2006  Young drivers safety campaign launched
A new campaign attempting to reduce the number of young drivers hurt on the roads has been launched by the car insurance industry.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) notes that the number of Britons aged 16-19 who have been killed on the roads rose 18 per cent from 2000 to 2005, bucking the downward trend for the total number of deaths.

Stephen Haddrill, director general of the ABI, urged cooperation to reduce the amount of young deaths on the roads.

"The government and other organisations must come together to cut this number, which represents a tragedy for too many families," he said.

"The insurance industry supports Pass Plus and will continue to do so. Our proposals will build on the foundations laid by Pass Plus to help young drivers stay mobile and safe," he added.

Pass Plus is a scheme for newly qualified drivers, which includes a number of modules, such as town, night and motorway driving.

Many car insurance providers will offer new drivers lower premiums if they have successfully completed the Pass Plus course.

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