New road safety scheme to reward responsible drivers

LEARNER drivers who take part in a road safety programme can earn a 10% discount on their insurance premium.

Launched yesterday by Transport Minister Martin Cullen, the “How’s My Driving?” programme is aimed at encouraging safer driving practices among the country’s 400,000 young provisional drivers.

Two insurance companies — AXA and Lloyds of London Asgard — are taking up the scheme and other insurers are expected to follow.