Jackson Lee Learner Driver Scheme Update
It has certainly been a challenging time for parents and learner drivers managing the costs of learning to drive during the pandemic.
DVSA have reported that between April 2020 and March 2021 the number of driving tests carried out decreased by 72.7% compared to the previous year. This has caused the national average waiting times for driving tests to increase from 6 to 14 weeks.
The role of parents and other family members is becoming more and more pivotal, not only ensuring the Learner Drivers have continuous practice behind the wheel but they can also influence the learner driver’s decision to apply for their test.
The average cost of a driving lesson stands at £24 and prior to the pandemic the number of lessons to pass your test could vary from 20 – 45. As a result both parents and learner drivers are looking to different ways of keeping costs down.
JLU’s Learner Driver offering is a great solution, with flat rated premiums, flexible policy periods and a manageable excess, it makes life less complicated when it comes to taking this risk away from the primary motor insurance.
The top 3 queries we receive regularly from brokers:-
Q: Can the learner driver learn to drive in their grandparents' vehicle?
A: Yes. The learner driver can learn to drive in any specified vehicle if the owner of the vehicle has also got insurance.
Q: Can the learner driver use the vehicle to do their driving test?
A: Yes. However remember that if you pass your driving instructor or the person accompanying you will need to drive the vehicle home.
Q: What is the Excess on the learner driver product?
A: £250
Interesting Fact – According to reports, Birmingham is the most difficult place to pass your driving test.