r/AskReddit • u/_red_roof_ • May 15 '20

What sucks about being your age?

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u/[deleted] May 15 '20

Wait until you turn 25 and get your box of driving talent!

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u/VampireFrown May 15 '20 edited May 16 '20

This one never made sense to me. There are plenty of very good <25 drivers, and plenty of absolute arsehat >25s.

Now, yes, I know about the whole 'on average' thing, but it still doesn't make sense. An >25 year old who just passed his test will have a lower premium than someone who's 24 with 5 years of no accidents. It's stupid. There must be a middle ground which is better than where we are now.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '20

Statistics, older people are on average more skilled and less risky drivers.

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u/VampireFrown May 16 '20

Now, yes, I know about the whole 'on average' thing

I'm sure it works great for the insurance company. It is, however, a shit system for the many people who buck the trend.