Advice for young learner drivers
There are many considerations when learning to drive such as who you should ask to teach you, the area and sort of car you would
like to learn in. Then of course there is the price of road tax, petrol, car
insurance, and becoming a chauffeur to your friends and family after you pass.
But, once you have passed your theory and practical tests you are ready to get out on the open road. You will be free, you can put
the top down (or open the window), turn your stereo up and drive to your heart’s content.
Calling all learner drivers
Here are a few tips to get you on your way to the highway:
Loved ones: choose the person that will teach you to drive very carefully. You could learn with a friend or family
member that is over 21-years-old and has driven for the past three years. This may be more cost effective and convenient in the short
term but can be stressful and put a strain on your relationship as well as your sanity.
Professional instructor: you should consider learning with someone that is formally qualified; approved
instructors will display a green badge in their front windscreen. You could then continue with a Pass Plus course after passing your
driving test, saving you extra money on your car insurance.
Remember that if you chose to learn with a driving school make sure you feel comfortable with the instructor before booking blocks of
lessons.
Location: some driving schools will allow you to have your first lesson off road, on a local air field or large
open space. This is a great advantage, giving you a taster of starting, stopping, car control and speeds before you get on the public
roads.
Important: ensure that the vehicle that you learn to drive in has valid road tax, car insurance that covers you
driving on a provisional license and L plates that are displayed front and back before setting off. When learning to drive you have
legal responsibilities too and you don’t want to getting risk points on your license which may up your car insurance rates before you even pass your test.
Warning: other drivers may become impatient with you when you are learning on public roads because you are slower
than the main flow of traffic. But, it is important that you concentrate on what you are doing and try not to feel under pressure to
speed up. You have a right to be there. They should remember that they were learner drivers once and be more patient.
Accidents: if you are involved in a collision as a learner you must remember that you still have to stop. If
anyone was injured during the accident you must inform the police and take details from other drivers involved and any witnesses to the
accident in case you need to make a claim from a motor insurance company.
So, now you should be clued up about what to expect when it comes to learning to drive. We have provided you with some valuable
advice to make sure you choose your driving instructor wisely, you are learning to drive legally and safely, and you know what to do if
you are involved in an accident. Now your driving lessons will be a weight off your mind and you can turn your attention to searching
for your perfect car and the best young driver car insurance deals
around.
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