Car Insurance Rates Debunks Senior Driving Myths

    SEATTLE, WA, July 21, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- CarInsuranceRates.com, an industry-leading supplier of free car insurance quotes, has published a news piece on its home page that highlights a recent study examining children's safety in accidents when grandparents are at the wheel. The study showed that a child is 50 percent less likely to suffer an injury in an auto accident when a grandparent is driving as opposed to a parent.

"Many of our visitors are parents, and we receive many inquiries about how to keep children safe in vehicles in the event of an accident. One of the most common myths we hear from our visitors is that they feel their children are less safe when they drive with grandparents because of the stigma attached to age. This new study debunks that myth and points out that children are actually safer with grandparents, which is not the outcome one would expect," said Nathan Ackerman, spokesman for Car Insurance Rates.

One area where grandparents fell short, however, was in the use of the safest child-restraint seats. Over 25 percent of grandparents in the study were not using the "optimal" restraint system for the child.

"We hope our visitors will find our summary of this important research enlightening so they can continue to make the best choices on vehicle safety for their children. Although drivers over the age of 65 are at a slightly higher risk for an accident, grandparent drivers for some reason are making choices that keep children safer in the event of an accident," said Mr. Ackerman.

The article is the latest in the site's news campaign that focuses on research and events that affect the auto insurance industry and drivers in general.

Car Insurance Rates was established in 1997 and has grown to become a leading car insurance quote resource.

Website: http://www.carinsurancerates.com

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