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Young drivers say AA's proposal to ban under-21 passengers is unfair

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AA wants to ban young drivers under 21 from carrying passengers of similar age for six months after they pass their test.

It comes after an inquest found the deaths of four teenage boys could have been avoided.

Some are questioning why elderly drivers shouldn't face tougher rules too.

AA president Edmund King says the car is often a lifeline for an elderly person.

For those aged 24 , the cost has risen by more than 50% for insurance.

Jack says these crippling costs are why lots of his friends canât afford to drive.

Black box device can help young drivers reduce their insurance premiums because it tracks things like speed, braking, acceleration, cornering and mileage.

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