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In the past we’ve reported on American insurers that are offering lower premiums to young drivers in return for some of their privacy. The idea is that a camera or electronic “black box†is installed in a provisional licensee’s vehicle, which monitors driving behavior on the road. It’s Big Brother behind the wheel and a lot of parents – and a few reluctant teens – are more than willing to make the trade.
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- Mercedes-benz Introduces Warning System That Recognizes Driver Tiredness
Driver fatigue is a very dangerous condition, not only for you own life but also for you fellow road users. According to Mercedes-Benz, scientific studies show that around 25% of all serious accidents occurring on motorways are caused by overtired drivers....
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Big Brother Is Watching (You Drive) Part Deux: Rule Britannia!
In the past we’ve reported on American insurers that are offering lower premiums to young drivers in return for some of their privacy. The idea is that a camera or electronic “black box†is installed in a provisional licensee’s vehicle, which monitors driving behavior on the road. It’s Big Brother behind the wheel and a lot of parents – and a few reluctant teens – are more than willing to make the trade.
Now a UK based insurer called Marmalade will offer a similar package across the pond. The idea is a simple one: Marmalade will lease cars fitted with a data recorder (a.k.a. “black boxâ€) to newly qualified drivers. Information on every journey is recorded and beamed back to the insurance company’s website analysis. This includes how fast the car accelerates, how quickly it corners and how harshly it brakes.
Read more »- Teen Dirt Crashes Bmw M3, Gets Punched In The Face By Airbag
We don't need to explain why high-powered, rear-wheel drive sports cars and young at age and in experience drivers are a recipe for trouble, but maybe we could give you an example via a video of an accident that made its way on YouTube. The clip...
- Office Of Fair Trading To Begin Fact Finding Probe Into Uk Insurers
The UK Office of Fair Trading has launched a preliminary investigation – known as a call for evidence – into the nation’s insurance companies after car insurance premiums rose 40% over the last twelve months. The consumer watchdog...
- Survey Shows The Average Car Insurance Costs In The 50 States
The folks over from Kicking Tires have posted an interesting survey said to be commissioned by an insurance-related website called "Insure" that shows the average cost of rates in the 50 states from the country's top six insurers. According...
- Mercedes-benz Introduces Warning System That Recognizes Driver Tiredness
Driver fatigue is a very dangerous condition, not only for you own life but also for you fellow road users. According to Mercedes-Benz, scientific studies show that around 25% of all serious accidents occurring on motorways are caused by overtired drivers....
- Mercedes-benz Introduces Warning System That Recognizes Driver Tiredness
Driver fatigue is a very dangerous condition, not only for you own life but also for you fellow road users. According to Mercedes-Benz, scientific studies show that around 25% of all serious accidents occurring on motorways are caused by overtired drivers....