A recent study has found that drivers in Britain are ten per cent more likely to crash in November than in October. The clocks going back one hour at the end of October is considered a major factor.
The telematics insurance provider, Insure The Box, analysed 11,700 accident claims from October and November between the years 2013 and 2015.
It was found that drivers were at greatest risk when travelling between 5pm and 8pm in November, when the risk of being in an accident rises by 40 per cent compared to same time period in the previous month.
The General Manager of Communications at Insure The Box, Charlotte Halkett, said: “There is no doubt accident risk increases as a direct result of the clocks going back one hour in Autumn.
“For many young drivers, the evenings after the clock change will be their first experience of driving in the dark, coping with quite different conditions including reduced visibility.
“As we approach this year’s Autumn clock change weekend we are highlighting our findings to young drivers and hope to encourage them to take a safe and sensible approach to driving as we head into the winter months.”
For advice on driving in the dark and more you can read our must know tips for driving in autumn.
