New driver car insurance and the importance of stopping at crossings

As a new driver car insurance holder you may still be very wary of cars around you, but this could mean that you pay too much attention to them and not enough attention to the rest of the road.

Other things you should also be looking out for, for example, are pedestrian crossings.

Whether they are pelican, puffin, zebra, or any other type of crossing, watching out for them should help you avoid accidents or harsh braking.

If you notice a crossing in good time you'll be able to slow down gradually and come to a gentle stop if there are pedestrians waiting to cross, lights indicating for you to stop, or pedestrians already crossing.

Although you have to keep an eye on other cars nearby, if you're too busy watching a car whose driver is waiting to pull out of a side road you might accidentally drive straight over a crossing and cause someone severe injuries or even death.

By paying attention to any crossings you are approaching, you will not only reduce the risk of being involved in an accident but also help your car's brakes last longer by slowing down in good time instead of hitting the brake pedal at the last moment.

This could mean that you will find cheaper car insurance for young drivers upon renewal because your licence will be point free and your vehicle cover will be claim free – showing insurers that you are a safe road user.

New driver car insurance for motorists who wait at pedestrian crossings
For the safety of those around you on the road and pavements, and also for your own safety, you must stop at crossings if there are people waiting to cross, if people are already on the crossing, or if red, amber or red and flashing amber lights are showing.

If you are a safe and considerate driver who slows in time for crossings and waits patiently for the road to be clear before continuing your journey, you could be saving money with insurethebox.

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