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Its just that male accidents tend to be higher speed related and hence significantly more expensive to repair/compensate.
That wont change with EEC rulings....so the girls are getting a rough deal.
My 90 year old Dad has been a bad driver for years. (impaired peripheral vision)
If you see a dented car anywhere in Yorkshire, there is a good chance it was him that hit it!!!
As a result, like young drivers without noclaim bonuses, his insurance is high ....but like female drivers his accidents are slower impacts. So I dont begrudge him being on the road as he is paying significantly for his frailties...I just make sure I always drive when we visit!!!!
As a matter of course now, elderly drivers involved in a road traffic accidents are required to have a fitness to drive assessment. At least they are in West Yorkshire.
Last edited on Sun Dec 23rd, 2012 07:30 by Eric
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