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Once you've passed

    • Buying a car

    • Buying your first car is incredibly exciting. This section has some valuable tips and advice before you buy. Its really great to get a car similar to the one you learned or are learning in. You will be familiar with the car and you will have become accustomed to parking and turning, for example already. A smaller...

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    • Owning a car

    • Insurance It is illegal to drive a car which you are not insured to drive. There are lots of different insurance policies out there - you could use comparison website to find the best price, but check the excess for drivers under 21 usually the excess for under 21 year olds is around 200 more than someone over 21...

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    • What to do if you have an accident

    • The first thing you should do when you breakdown or have an accident is to stop as soon as it is safe and stay calm. It is illegal not to stop after an accident. Turn your cars engine off and turn your hazard lights on to warn other drivers and cyclists. If there are others involved, do try to help but always put your...

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    • What to do if you breakdown

    • Breakdown cover is a luxury, and we know its not always a possibility for young drivers. Its really important to maintain your car well, as this helps to prevent breakdowns. However, if you do breakdown, firstly stay calm and then try to get your car to a safe place. If youre on the motorway, pull over to the hard...

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    • Eco-Driving

    • Eco-Driving is not only good for the environment, but its good for your car and your bank account as well - driving economically reduces fuel consumption, green house gas emissions, not to mention accident rates. Eco-driving features in many of our packages, but essentially there are 5 golden rules of...

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    • Pass Plus

    • Pass Plus is a 6-module programme, which you must complete in a minimum of 6 hours tuition. It is designed by the DSA especially for newly licensed drivers, to make you a safer and more confident driver. It helps to boost your confidence and youll learn a wider range of skills to prepare you to face the road in...

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    • Road safety statistics

    • Read the below to find out some interesting road safety statistics. All of these facts and figures are from the Think! road safety website. In 2007, 32% of car driver deaths and 40% of car passenger deaths were 17-24 year olds. Driver sleepiness is estimated to account for around one fifth of accidents on major...

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