02 Jan 2013
Posted by Miriam O'Neill 
Men in Ireland are more confident but more reckless behind the wheel than their female counterparts according to a new gender analysis report issued today by AA Motor Insurance. While males, particularly young male drivers, are broadly known to present a higher insurance risk, the AA’s report further...
Read more → 17 Dec 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
With the holiday season in full flow the AA is appealing to party goers not to take a lift from someone they know or suspect to be over the legal limit. Highlighting the frequency of the practice, in a recent AA Motor Insurance poll of close to 15,000 people, 13% of respondents said they had travelled...
Read more → 14 Nov 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
More than 40% of drivers in Ireland won’t make a claim to their motor insurance provider following a crash the AA has learnt following a poll of over 7,500 motorists. Among the main reasons cited by drivers for not claiming were a desire not to affect their no claims discount, fear that their...
Read more → 10 May 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
A huge thanks to everyone who participated in our February online poll. We had a tremendous response and some really excellent comments and feedback particularly in relation to our speed limits campaign. To view the full set of poll results click here
Read more → 30 Jan 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
Ireland’s penalty points system is undoubtedly working and enjoys broad support but when motorists are caught some are inclined to feel hard done by. In a poll of 4,000 motorists who had received penalty points at least once nearly half felt aggrieved to some extent. 46.4% of respondents felt the circumstances...
Read more → 23 Jan 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
Opening up the debate of whether to stop and help or to prioritize personal safety, AA Rescue has today published results of a contentious poll question which asks drivers whether or not they would kick into “good Samaritan mode” or simply keep driving if they came across a stranded motorist. The...
Read more → 16 Jan 2012
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
One in eight drivers on Irish roads have either had a near miss or collision with a cyclist within the last two years, a new study by AA Motor Insurance has revealed. The study which looks at incidents involving vulnerable road users also indicates that 11% of motorists have been involved in similar...
Read more → 14 Dec 2011
Posted by Miriam O'Neill Conor does Roundaboutwatch: Conor braved the elements this morning with some of The Mooney Show crew to do a little detective work at the Spawell Roundabout, Templeogue, Dublin. And what was he looking out for? How drivers were behaving on the roundabout! To find out how he got on and what they...
Read more → 14 Dec 2011
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
Dubs most vigilant when it comes to car security In the countdown to Christmas AA Motor Insurance is warning frazzled shoppers not to leave presents or other valuables in the main cabin of their car when dropping off items mid shopping spree. This advice while seasonal, is delivered against the backdrop...
Read more → 09 Dec 2011
Posted by Miriam O'Neill
In the wake of gale force winds last Thursday, AA Ireland is taking the opportunity to remind motorists of the main risks of driving in high winds. The safety advice also comes following feedback from the AA’s latest Motor Insurance Poll that 10% of drivers are unaware of the hazards of driving...
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