P plates can help new drivers become more confident

When a learner driver passes their driving test, they usually feel a huge sense of achievement and freedom, regardless of how many times they have taken the exam. After gaining a full driving licence and sorting out their car insurance for young drivers with their chosen insurer provider, many motorists choose to ceremoniously rip up their L plates.

However, once the initial buzz of being able to drive unsupervised has gone, many inexperienced motorists may find that the road can be daunting and unpredictable, especially on motorways where learner drivers will have been unable to gain any previous experience during their driving lessons.

Although many first-time drivers may be confident that they have already learnt all they need to know when it comes to handing a car, drivers actually continue to learn about the idiosyncrasies of the road even when they have been driving for a significant number of years.

New motorists may find that displaying P plates on their vehicle after passing their driving test will help to make the transition of going from a learner to a fully qualified driver a little bit easier.

The letter P stands for ‘probationary', and indicates to other road users that the driver of the marked vehicle is unlikely to have had much experience on the roads. This knowledge may make other motorists behave more leniently towards new drivers in certain circumstances, such as at roundabouts or junctions.

It is not compulsory in the UK for drivers to display P plates, but many holders of first time car insurance may find it beneficial to use them for a few months after passing their practical test. There is no official guidance regarding how long a driver should display P plates – motorists can simply keep them on their vehicle until they feel confident enough to drive without them.

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