Say yes to cheaper van, home and car insurance

Savings could be made by motorists in the UK under new plans set to be introduced by the government, it has been reported.

This week, transport secretary Ruth Kelly met with officials from the car insurance industry to discuss changes to the requirements before people are awarded a full driving licence, the Times has reported.

According to the news source, motorists who continue to take lessons to improve their road skills after they pass their test could save money on their car insurance policies.

However, it added that fewer than 10,000 of the 500,000 who pick up their full licences each year choose to do so.

"We want people to go on improving their driving skills throughout their driving careers. This is about creating the right sort of education and incentivising people to do it," remarked a Department for Transport source.

The Times this week reported that teenagers will soon be able to take a BTEC in driving science.

It is hoped that the initiative will cut road safety collisions involving young people.