A study by MoneySupermarket.com indicates young male drivers are the most likely to need a cheaper premium, as figures show a 17-year-old male should expect to pay nearly £1,200 more than female drivers of the same age.
The comparison site has offered advice on getting cheaper premiums, which – perhaps unfortunately for performance and fast car enthusiasts – include a recommendation to buy a car with a smaller engine.
However, younger motorists are also advised to add an older driver to the policy or buy an older car to take advantage of cheaper deals.
Taking a Pass Plus course and choosing a higher excess on policies will also reduce premiums, the website's head of insurance research, Peter Gerrard said.
The study also found Londoners are the most likely to pass their test first time.
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