Women are bad drivers: Myth busted!

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20 August 2015
If women are bad drivers, what makes men good drivers? If men truly drive better, why do women get cheaper car insurance?

Myth: Women are bad drivers, Truth: Women are safer drivers

Who’s better than whom is a contentious discussion. If women are bad drivers, what makes men good drivers? If men truly drive better, why do women get cheaper car insurance? Here’s the truth; the idea that women are “bad drivers” is a myth! Society might be confusing a generally higher interest in cars and motorsports, with men being better than women. It seems who’s better than whom will remain a matter of personal opinion, but who’s a safer driver, is a different story.

Having a bigger interest in fast cars and mechanics don't necessarily mean you’ll pay less for your insurance, but being a safer driver sure does. While you might feel men are better skilled drivers than women, women still get better insurance premiums, because female drivers tend to be more cautious and vigilant than their male counterparts, which makes them better insurance risks. Women are bad drivers: myth busted!

Women have always paid less for their insurance at OUTsurance because we believe in rewarding good insurance risks. Not only can you get a cheaper premium just because you’re a lady, you can choose to add Lady@OUT to your policy which offers exceptional benefits just for our female clients.

For an extra R20 on average, you can have an array of great benefits at your fingertips, such as a handyman on call for the odd jobs around the house, extra security after a break-in, spa treatments after a valid claim and trip monitoring that will check up on you throughout a long journey, to ensure you get to your destination safely.

Safe driving, cheaper car insurance and exceptional Lady@OUT benefits … just a few reasons so celebrate this month, because, with us, every month is Women’s month!

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