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The Guardian // Lifestyle

‘It’s wild’: how the cost of learning to drive in the UK is accelerating

Saturday 3rd May 2025, 6:00AM

From rising prices for lessons to insurance cover, we break down the hefty charges learners now faceLearning to drive – and the sense of freedom and independence that comes with it – is a milestone many look forward to. But for today’s learners, the journey to getting on the road is proving longer, more uncertain and more expensive than ever.What was once a fairly straightforward process, from lessons and the theory test to the practical exam, now involves record waiting times, rising costs and having to compete with automated software bots to secure a test slot. Continue reading...

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