Motorbike Insurance

Savings could be made by motorists in the UK thanks to new plans drawn up by government officials, it has been reported.

According to the Times, transport secretary Ruth Kelly this week met with officials from across the insurance sector to assess the requirements which need to be met before drivers can pick up a full licence.

It added that plans to make post-licence courses available to motorists in which they can hone their driving skills have also been discussed.

Currently, some 10,000 of the 500,000 new motorists who take to the road each year decide to develop their highways strengths and weaknesses in such a manner.

Motorbike Insurance - Get a quote now!

It may that a course highlighting advanced motoring skills helps motorbike riders save on their motorbike insurance policies, as cover firms could view them as less of a risk.

"We want people to go on improving their driving skills throughout their driving careers. This is about creating the right sort of education and incentivising people to do it," commented a Department for Transport source.

This comes as the Times this week commented that a BTEC in driving science will soon be made available to young people.

Related articles

Anti-litter crackdown sees A361 cleaned up
Pothole maintenance 'perturbs most motorists'
Uninsured drivers 'pass 40,000 on north-east roads'

24/07/08 - Harley-Davidson reveals 2009 Tri Glide. Harley-Davidson has unveiled the Tri Glide - a three-wheeled version of its Ultra Classic tourer - as part of its 2009 line.

24/07/08 - Save time and money with a motorbike. Motorbike riders could spend less on their bills and less time travelling than their four-wheeled counterparts, the findings of a new study suggest.

23/07/08 - Over 300 attend annual bike show. Over 300 motorbike enthusiasts attended an annual bike show held by the 4Fs motorcycle club in Suffolk.

Past motorbike news