One in four driving tests in Great Britain are being taken in automatic cars, according to new data, as drivers opt for more electric vehicles (EVs) and shy away from manual gearboxes. Figures from ...

One in four practical driving tests are now taken in a car with an automatic transmission, suggesting that the reign of the manual gearbox may soon be over. Last year, 1.8 million practical driving ...

At present, it is possible to upgrade an automatic licence to a manual one by taking and passing an additional manual driving test, usually after a few lessons. Automatic drivers are allowed to drive ...

If you have a learner's permit, you'll need car insurance — but not necessarily your own. Drivers learning the rules of the road can join a parent's policy. Drivers who can't or don't want to do that ...

New rules have been announced for learner drivers who have their permits for over four years. Learner drivers have to renew their permits every two years, with most learner drivers being on their ...

Drivers on learner permits for longer than four years will have to take a driving test before they can renew their permit under new regulations. The move will close a loophole which allows learners to ...

Learning to drive can be exciting – but also expensive. And it’s not just the price of the lessons you need to think about. If you’re learning or practising in someone else’s car you’re likely to need ...