New drivers
Getting through the first months on the road and building a no-claims record.
Just passed and quoted thousands? How to find out why, and what you can actually change
A step-by-step way to read a high first-year car insurance price: what is fixed, what is the exact car, and what is the policy set-up, plus when no car choice will fix it.
Learner Driver Insurance in the UK: Your Own Policy vs the Car Owner's
How to insure a car you're practising in: whose car it is, what a bump costs the owner's no-claims bonus under each route, and why learner prices flatter the real year-one cost.
What to Do After Passing Your Driving Test: A Dated Step-by-Step Order
A dated order of operations for the first 48 hours, first week, first month and first two years after passing your UK driving test, with the exact-car cost check done before you buy.
Car Insurance With a CIFAS Marker: What New Drivers Actually Need to Know
A CIFAS marker doesn't automatically rule out insuring your first car, but it changes the route. Here is how to find out where you stand, who to call, and how to budget around the premium.
How Do You Apply for a First Provisional Driving Licence in the UK?
How do you apply for a first provisional driving licence in the UK? Apply on GOV.UK for £34, or by post for £43. Eligibility, ID, delays and FAQs.
What Actually Happens During the UK Practical Driving Test
A clear walkthrough of every stage of the UK practical driving test, what examiners are really looking for beneath the checklist, and why understanding the test structure helps you choose a smarter first car.
Why more driving lessons don't always fix a failing test
Booking more lessons after a test failure feels like the obvious move. It often isn't. Here's how to work out what's actually going wrong before you spend another penny.
Driving Test Rules Have Changed: What Families Need to Sort Before the Test Date
The DVSA's 2026 booking changes mean learners now manage their own test appointments, with tighter restrictions on which centres they can move to. Here is what that means for planning the whole learner-to-first-car journey.
First Car Maintenance for New Drivers: What Actually Matters
A grounded, UK-specific guide to the maintenance a new driver really needs to do on a first car, from weekly checks to what a garage should handle and why it protects your running costs.
Can Parents Teach a Learner Driver in the UK? The Real Rules
Parents can legally supervise a learner driver in the UK, but there are strict rules on age, licence, the car and insurance. Here is what actually needs to be true before your first practice run.
Which UK Theory Test App Should You Actually Use
A grounded look at the UK driving theory test apps worth paying for, why the official DVSA kit is the safest bet, and where the popular alternatives fit in.
How Much Does It Cost to Learn to Drive in the UK in 2026
A grounded 2026 breakdown of what it really costs to learn to drive in the UK, from lessons and test fees to the running costs that hit the moment you pass.
Black Box Insurance for Young Drivers: Is It Actually Worth It?
A telematics policy can reduce a new driver's premium significantly. But a black box is not a simple yes. Here is what it tracks, what it costs you, and who it suits.
The Government Wants To Change How Teenagers Learn To Drive
Officials are consulting on making learner drivers spend longer behind the wheel before their test. The government is focusing on experience. Parents can focus on the car, and here is why the first one matters more than most families realise.
Cheap Car Insurance Scams: What Young Drivers Need to Know Before You Buy
Young drivers searching for cheap car insurance are being targeted by fake-policy scams on social media. Learn the warning signs, and how First Car Scout helps you see realistic first-car costs before you buy.