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The average learner driver now has 45 lessons in order to pass their driving test – a great expense in terms of time and money. That wasn’t the case for Josh Burford from Lichfield, Staffordshire, who managed to pass his driving test after just five on-the-road driving lessons. Here, Josh, …

Nine out of 10 driving instructors say learners picked up bad driving habits from their parents during the pandemic. A survey of instructors by Young Driver, the UK’s largest pre-17 driving school, revealed the Top 10 worst habits picked up by learners from their parents: Not following ‘mirror, signal, manoeuvre’ …

Have you ever wondered what the most common reasons are for learners failing their driving tests? In a bid to ease the driving test backlog, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has contacted all UK-based driving instructors highlighting the main mistakes made by learner drivers. It’s hoped that if …

Eager learners are getting back behind the wheel as driving lessons resume across the country after months of lockdown caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. The UK’s largest pre-17 driving school, Young Driver, asked 1,000 motorists what advice they would give to youngsters just starting out on their driving journey as …

With driving lessons resuming across the UK after lockdown, many young people are feeling anxious about their return to the wheel. To aid learners, the experts at young driver insurance provider, Marmalade, have put together some simple tips on how to combat those nerves: 1) Keep in touch with your …

Learning to drive is a goal that many look to achieve as soon as they turn 17, but new data has revealed the true cost of getting on the road in the UK. South West England is the cheapest place to learn to drive at £24 a lesson on average, …

New research has revealed that learner drivers in Reading and London pay almost double the amount per hour for driving lessons compared to those living in other UK cities. Auto Trader, the digital marketplace for new and used cars, has investigated and identified the most and least expensive cities for …

As the driving test pass rate falls because of tough new real-world rules, Citroen reveals the top test tips. New rules introduced to better prepare learners for a lifetime of safe driving have made passing the driving test harder than ever with the pass rate at a 10-year low according …

New research has revealed the cost of learning to drive is wildly different depending on where in the world you live, but Brits don’t have it too bad. The study by learner driver insurance specialist Veygo by Admiral found that costs range from just over £300 in Malta to more …

If you’re determined to pass your driving test first time, then Kendal is the place for you – more than two in three learner drivers (68%) pass their test first time in the Cumbrian town. Barrow-in-Furness, also in Cumbria, had the second highest first time pass rate (66%) in 2015/2016, …