Learner Driver News

08 October 2019 by Geoffrey Insurance

Do you need to be insured to supervise a learner driver?

The research shows that learners who practice for an additional 22 hours with a friend or family member helps them to increase their chances of passing their driving test. Of course, as well as more experience, it’s a cheap way of improving driving skills before the big test day....
04 October 2019 by Geoffrey Insurance

Interview: Revising for the theory test

Having to do a test for anything can be daunting. So what is it like doing the theory test? We interviewed our colleague Daisy, as she prepares for the big day....
27 September 2019 by Geoffrey Insurance

Automatic or manual gearbox?

In the UK, automatic gearboxes have traditionally had a poor rep. They were slow, cumbersome and not very fuel-efficient. However, today they are able to change gear far quicker than humans, often returning better fuel economy figures too....
20 September 2019 by Geoffrey Insurance

Can learner drivers drive at night?

To ensure everybody’s safety, there are quite a few rules and hurdles to jump over before you get in a car and drive. In this article, we cover the steps – and tips – for an often-asked question: can you learn to drive at night?...
12 September 2019 by Geoffrey Insurance

Passing the theory test is tougher than ever

The amount of people passing their driving theory tests is at a ten-year low, with only 47% of hopeful learner drivers passing in the last 12 months according to figures from the Department for Transport....