Ok, so they say you should take an average of around 40 hours of professional driving lessons with an approved driving instructor before your practical driving test, as well as an additional 20 hours with parents, guardians or friends. But that's just an average,young drivers tend to pick up motoring quickest, they actually lack when it comes to decision making on the roads, which is why some believe they are involved in the most road traffic collisions.
And now, recent research is suggesting that learner drivers are taking the practical driving test too early, in fact, 90% of learner drivers! Basically, the claim is that only 10% of learner drivers are taking the recommended amount of driving lessons before the driving test. Based on the average prices, 40 hours of tuition is worth over £900, which is not including the cost of taking the theory and practical driving tests.
The argument is that the lack of proper training is actually resulting in the high rate of collisions involving young drivers. Some driving schools recommend taking the pass plus course, which members from the DfT claimed is 'flawed. However, car insurance companies such as The AA, Adrian Flux and Endsleigh still offer discounts to motorists who have taken the course.
Roadsafe director Adrian Walsh said: “When it comes to buying a car for a new, young driver, it is a bad idea to put them in a cheap old banger. Older vehicles tend to cost less to insure but this benefit is diminished in the event of a crash, as they lack the safety systems found in newer models.”
How many driving lessons did you take before you passed your practical driving test?
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