Learner driver insurance is a type of car insurance specifically designed for individuals with a provisional driving licence who are learning to drive in a family member’s car, a friend’s vehicle, or their own. It offers temporary coverage while you practice, ensuring you’re protected against accidents or damage.
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WHAT IS LEARNER DRIVER INSURANCE
The DVSA states that, on average, it takes 45 hours of professional instruction and 22 hours of private practice to learn to drive, so learner driving insurance is a great way for you to get in as much driving time as possible before your test. It is also ideal if you want to practice in a specific model, or a car you know you will be driving once you’ve passed.
WHY WOULD YOU NEED LEARNER DRIVER INSURANCE?
As a learner driver, if you are planning on practising driving in your car or someone else’s car, then you must have learner insurance to ensure you’re covered in case of accidents and to protect the car owner’s no-claims discount.
Learning to drive independently, in addition to your driving lessons, is a great way to enhance your skills and build on your confidence. Getting learner insurance for a day is an ideal solution for those who want short-term coverage while practising their driving skills, such as a weekend driving session or a quick refresher before a driving test. You can also get long-term insurance and cancel at any time with no extra charges.
Not only is learner driving insurance great for you to do extra hours to practice, but also a requirement by law to have insurance, even if the owner of the car has their own insurance. There are strict consequences if you are driving without insurance (qualified or learner driver); You can get a fine, be banned from driving and get up to 8 penalty points.RED LEARNER DRIVING INSURANCE
Learning to drive is an exciting milestone, but it’s important to have the right insurance coverage while gaining experience on the road. RED is partnered with Dayinsure, a specialist learner driver insurer, to provide insurance specifically for provisional licence holders, offering flexible, affordable, and comprehensive protection that gives you the freedom to practise with confidence.
Whether you’re learning in a family member’s car or your own, RED’s provisional insurance ensures that you’re fully covered, so you can focus on developing your driving skills without any added stress. With tailored options and a reputation for reliability, RED Learner Driving Insurance makes getting behind the wheel both safe and straightforward.
Flexible cover – get insured for 1 day or 5 months
Protect the annual policyholder’s No Claims Bonus
Partnered with Dayinsure, Aviva
No cancellation fee. Passed early – cancel anytime.
There are many benefits to getting learner driving insurance, not only for you but also if you are practising in a family or friend’s vehicle. Here are the main advantages of provisional insurance:
- Provides you with more driving time and freedom to practice outside of your allocated driving lessons with an instructor
- Allows you to start learning to drive the car you will be driving once you have passed your driving test
- It protects the annual policyholder’s No Claims Discount (NCD) – also called No Claims Bonus (a discount applied to insurance based on the number of years the policyholder has gone without making a claim)
- Pay-as-you-go means you only pay for the cover you need, and it’s completely flexible – you can get learner insurance for a day or 5 months.
- No cancellation fee – which is great if you pass your test ahead of schedule
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