A national motor insurance provider has revealed that 5% of all their motor accident insurance claims they have processed have involved car accessories either distracting drivers or obstructing motorists’ views in the last two years.
Drivers in the UK spend £320million per year* on these aesthetically pleasing little items to dress up their cars.
These accessories include items such as: car stickers on rear windscreens, Steering wheel covers, fluffy dice, cartoon characters on the rear parcel shelf and fancy gear knobs.
It is surprising how many accidents are caused by these car accessories and whilst it may be is great to personalise your car, you need to be careful they do not restrict views or can interfere in anyway with your driving of the car and of course, ensure they are securely attached.
Also, whilst thinking about their location, if these items have sharp edges, make sure that if you were involved in an accident, they are not likely to cause further injury if you were suddenly knocked forward onto them. Think safety and be sensible and they will be fine additions to your car, ignore safety and they could cause a serious injury to you or a passenger!
These incidents are not only dangerous for drivers, passengers and other road users but if the trend continues, it is very possible that insurers will start to look at increasing premiums.
*Source Max Power Magazine
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