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All the essentials for young and new drivers

Essentials: Insurance

All you need to know about insuring your car

All you need to know about insuring you car, building up your no claims bonus and what's what in the world of insurance.
A low price isn't always the best deal when it comes to insurance. Instead you need to make sure you're getting the best value for your money...
If you're a newly qualified driver, insurance is not going to be cheap. However there are ways you can reduce the cost and here's how.
Insuring a car is expensive - but new electric urban vehicles like the Renault Twizy could cut your premium when they go on sale.
Learner Driver Diaries

Meet Robyn and Charlotte. We're following them as they learn to drive. From their first lessons to ripping up their L plates

Today we simulated the independent driving element of the driving test, heading to a new little village.
This lesson things were a little different, and the change made me drive in a more relaxed way - so what's new?
I had a bad feeling about this lesson before it even started, and I struggled with some country lanes before learning emergency stops.
After a Christmas break my confidence was booming, with the curious side effect of me speeding by mistake.
After some trouble of the past few lessons I was surprised by the good progress I made today.
Your first car questions

Latest questions covering everything first drivers should know

I am a fairly young driver at 20 (turning 21 soon). I've got to the point where I want to buy my second car and want it to be a nice sporty looking car,...
Am seeking insurance for son aged 17.5, one month qualified. Cheapest quote on confused.com was £3,500 (Admiral - way too much). Have heard you can get...
We are at our wits end. My wife is retiring next year, and we are buying a Toyota Yaris for my daughter to learn in. As my wife has had three claims...
I have a friend who plans to start to drive but she is not a teenager. What would you recommend as a first car, to be cheap to buy and insure? A used car...
We have just bought a brand new Mini One diesel for our eighteen-year-old. Both my husband and I have experienced dangerous power surges that lurch the...
Latest News

All the latest news affecting young drivers

Mercedes-Benz has launched a competition to give 100 youngsters a chance to drive on the famous Silverstone race circuit.
James Moss, son of Citroen Specialist Rob Moss, has rebuilt a Citroen 2CV saved from a chicken shed – and he’s only eight years old.
According to a survey by road safety partnership Roadsafe, 89% of young drivers don't take enough lessons before passing their test.
Learner Road Tests

What's a car like to learn in?

The Corsa is an extremely popular with driving instructors, learners and first car buyers alike - how good is it for young drivers?
It's easy to find a driving instructor with a 207, and it's a reasonable car to take your lessons in, despite a few flaws.
The Fabia isn’t the most common driving school car, but if it's an option, take it. It’s an ideal car in which to learn.
Tips from the expert

Advice from our resident driving instructor

Our resident driving instructor dispels the common myths and misconceptions surrounding the practical driving test.
Our expert driving instructor highlights the most common reasons learners fail their practical driving test and gives tips on how to overcome them.
Practice your theory test

Get your theory test practice in before the real thing

What's The Test Like?

Video Guidance On What To Expect In The Theory and Practical Tests

 

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