Elderly women are considered more dangerous behind the wheel than young men, insurance figures revealed yesterday.
Female drivers face paying more than double for car insurance after retirement.
The average cost of cover for a 55-year-old woman driving a Renault Clio is £186, but it rises to £375 for an 85-year-old, according to AA Insurance.
They also pay more than men aged just 25 - traditionally considered one of the highest risk groups - who face an average premium of £373.
Women are also likely to be charged more than 50 per cent higher for car insurance in later life when compared with men because of their poor accident record.
DailyMile
