The headline says it all really! 1.5 million learner drivers will take a driving test this year with the goal of attaining the coveted full driving licence, however just under half of those will pass.
While I don’t want this post to go down the age-old route of cost, I have said before and I will say again: there are a number of things that should not be done on the cheap, with learning the skill of driving being one of those things.
Learning to drive can be a pricey business, and this cost will only increase if done incorrectly with saving money on the mind. Attempting to cut corners on driving tuition could actually end up costing you more money than it saves…
In light of this, I have stumbled upon an interesting article in ‘The Telegraph Cars’ which highlights a number of points to consider when learning to drive.
As Mike Frisby, from the DIA (Driving Instructors Association), quite rightly states in the article: “Learning to drive is far more than simply moving a car from A to B. It’s about attitude, behaviour, a whole variety of situations and how you go about dealing with them. But kids still need the support of the parents. The most successful learner drivers are the ones who benefit from parental input.”
As with all forms of education, there are teachers. And then there are teachers…
To read the original article, simply follow the link below:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/advice/the-cheapest-way-to-learn-to-drive/
Do you have any thoughts or opinions on the topic? If you do, please feel free to share them in the comments below.
As always – stay safe out there!
Chris
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