Motorway Training
As from Monday 4 June 2018, learner drivers are able to take driving lessons on motorways in England, Scotland and Wales.
This will help to make sure more drivers know how to use motorways safely.
Previously, you could only have motorway lessons after you’ve passed your driving test. Some newly-qualified drivers take lessons through the voluntary Pass Plus scheme.
Learner drivers will need to be:
Accompanied by an approved driving instructor driving a car fitted with dual controls.
Any motorways lessons will be voluntary. It will be up to the driving instructor to decide when the learner driver is competent enough for them.
The change only applied to learner drivers of cars. Learner motorcyclists won’t be allowed on motorways.
Motorway driving isn’t being introduced to the driving test as part of this change.
Preparing drivers for a lifetime of safe driving
The changes are being made to allow learner drivers to:
- Get broader driving experience before taking their driving test.
- Get training on how to join and leave the motorway, overtake and use lanes correctly.
- Practise driving at higher speeds.
- Understand motorway specific traffic signs.
- Understand what to do if a vehicle breaks down on a motorway.
- Improve their confidence to drive on the motorway unsupervised after passing their driving test.
Click here to see some helpful video guides for learner drivers including motorway driving. Filmed in conjuction with Adrian Flux insurance.