Tescocompare.com: Government plans to introduce increased driving tests

Commenting on the Government's plans to introduce increased driving tests, Paul Baxter, Director of Commercial and Partnerships at Tescocompare.com, says: "New drivers are more likely to be involved in an accident during their first two years of motoring. This is largely down the driver's inexperience and results in more expensive car insurance premiums for new motorists. We therefore welcome the Government's move to introduce additional learner testing as it will lead to increased driving standards on UK roads.

"While the introduction of the Pass Plus test in 1995 was certainly a move towards increasing road safety, it remains merely an optional extra for new drivers. The financial benefits of extra testing in terms of lowered insurance premiums are obvious; according to Tescocompare.com a novice female driver living in London with Pass Plus can save up to £100 on her premium through certain insurance providers. We expect premiums to drop across all insurance providers once the Government's plans for compulsory additional testing are introduced.

"Introducing increased testing should mean cheaper premiums for all new drivers, as well as safer driving conditions on UK roads."

Tescocompare.com allows consumers to compare 25 different policy features - as well as the premium quoted - to help consumers chose not just the cheapest policy, but also the one which is right for them.

Tescocompare.com differentiates itself from other car insurance comparison sites by guaranteeing that the price quoted on the site doesn't change when the customers clicks through to buy. Also, the price quoted on Tescocompare.com will be the same as or cheaper than if the customer went direct.