Learner resources
Should I take Pass Plus once I’ve passed my driving test?
Pass Plus is a non-compulsory course which new drivers can take to gain extra driving experience. The course takes a minimum of 6 hours to complete and covers 6 modules: in town in all weathers on rural roads at night … Continue reading
Why do young drivers pay more for their car insurance?
We’re delighted to introduce this guest post from car insurance experts, Confused.com, explaining why young drivers are still paying more for their car insurance, and looking at where the most expensive place in the UK to be a young driver … Continue reading
The guide to teaching your child to drive
Getting behind the wheel for the first time is a daunting experience, and it’s not made any easier if you’ve got your mum or dad gripping on to the seat with white knuckles beside you. Many learners combine driving lessons … Continue reading
Infographic: How to drive around cyclists
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Learning to drive in an automatic car
Last year, 70,429 car driving tests in the UK were conducted in automatic vehicles. Compare this to the 1,569,069 manual car tests taken in the same time period, and you can see only a fraction of learner drivers opt for … Continue reading
All you need to know about road tax (Vehicle Excise Duty)
Road tax, car tax, vehicle tax; whatever you call that little paper disc in the windscreen of your car, there’s more to it than you might think. Of all the many taxes and duties that the British motorist pays, road … Continue reading
Bay parking (sharp corner method)
Bay parking is one of the four manoeuvres that you’ll need to learn before you sit your UK practical driving test. It can be tricky, and quite a few learner drivers struggle with it, so don’t worry if you’re having … Continue reading
Should I use P plates?
If you’re preparing for life as a newly qualified driver you’re bound to have a lot of questions. If one of these is whether or not you should use P plates once you’ve passed, this short guide will help you … Continue reading
Save money with telematics insurance for young drivers
Money can be tight for young drivers and high insurance premiums don’t make things any easier. Telematics, or black boxes, as they’re also known, can help. With pay-as-you-drive telematics insurance policies becoming an increasingly popular option for young drivers, we … Continue reading
Learn to drive for your New Year’s resolution
It’s that time of year again. We’re all making promises we’ll struggle to keep, and as 2013 approaches it’s time to decide what you want your New Year’s resolution to be. Do you want to lose weight? Quit smoking? Give … Continue reading
