Carole Nash backs Bikesafe

Carole Nash, the UK’s largest motorcycle insurance specialist, is a long-time supporter of Bikesafe having itself taken a pro-active stance towards reducing motorcycle casualties and fatalities by rewarding bikers’ experience and advanced training with reduced premiums.

Whilst the company recognises that car drivers are at fault for most of its motorcycle accident claims, it argues that, as this is little consolation to a rider injured or killed by an inattentive or careless driver, bikers must protect themselves by honing their riding skills – particularly defensive tactics.

“Our recent research shows that over 67% of bike accidents were not the fault of the insured rider and of those 81% were caused by drivers,” explains Carole Nash’s head of operations, Dave Bowcock. “Clearly there is a major issue with the training and testing of drivers in relation to bike awareness which we would urge the Government to address through a more stringent regime. But it is equally clear that being indignant about those shocking statistics will not reduce rider injuries and deaths. Practically, the way to do that is to build riding experience and undertake advanced training.”

Putting its money where its mouth is, Carole Nash, which insures around one in four of all UK bikers, offers premium discounts of up to 10% to riders who successful complete a recognised advanced riding course, such as tests offered by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, the Police and Institute of Advance Motorists. And, of course, build up claims FREE riding experience and the financial benefits become even more pronounced, with Carole Nash offering a reduction in premiums of up to 65%, generally after five years successful accident avoidance.

The value of defensive riding techniques is illustrated by Bikesafe’s own research which shows that over 40% of motorcycle accidents are caused by other vehicles crossing the biker’s path – say emerging from a junction – or turning right when a rider is overtaking. “Anticipating such reckless and yet commonplace manoeuvres by drivers, and preventing them by making yourself more visible on the road, are among the keys to avoiding accidents,” says Dave Bowcock. “Sadly the onus remains on the rider to protect him or herself from the actions of others but it is well worth doing so. Not only will it help cut your insurance costs but it could save your life.”

For further details of premium discounts and to obtain a motorcycle insurance quote, call
Carole Nash on 0800 804 7952.

The company is also the UK’s largest independent motorcycle security fitter, provides bike service and repair to North West riders and offers car, home and travel insurance.