Young/new drivers 41% more likely to have a claim

Young and new drivers have a 41% higher rate of claims, according to Aviva Canada’s insurance claims data.Aviva data also show that young and new drivers who received certified driver education are involved in 26% fewer accidents in the three years following the training.”This is perhaps even more significant, considering the average claim cost for a young or new driver is $8,661. That’s 44% higher than a driver with more experience,” an Aviva release says.Breaking it down by province, Aviva noted that Alberta’s young/new drivers have the highest claim frequency in the country, 93% higher than experienced drivers. Nova Scotia follows with a 90% higher claim frequency and New Brunswick an 83% higher claim frequency.On the other hand, Newfoundland young/new drivers had a 35% higher claim frequency than experienced drivers. In Quebec this figure was 37%, and in Ontario it was 39%.The days of the week also showed some interesting patterns, Aviva observed. Sunday saw the fewest occurrences. As the week progressed, instances steadily increased to a peak on Friday, when an accident involving a young/new driver is 52% more likely to occur.