Just when you thought you’d heard it all, something like this comes along. Alfa Romeo (a manufacturer of fast cars with added prat attraction) along with Marmalade (a company that makes its money insuring young drivers) have teamed up to do some “research” and come to the astounding conclusion that young drivers have accidents because they cannot afford new cars!
First of all, it is not “research”. Not in the slightest. It’s another survey, the sole purpose of which is to create publicity for the two companies involved.
The “research” – in particular, the article reporting it – is so amateurish it defies description. What is the point of reporting what the public thinks, when the facts are staring you right in the face?
Almost half of new young drivers believe they are being forced into less advanced motors – and this is a major contributor to those aged under 24 being involved in more car accidents than any other age group, according to a survey by manufacturer Alfa Romeo and insurer Marmalade.
Absolute bollocks. Young drivers (and anyone else) who have accidents do so because they drive badly. And insurance premiums are high for the age groups having most accidents as a direct result of this.
And young drivers in new cars are no different. Any safety features are only likely to mask the underlying appalling attitude and driving ability.