If you are desperate for the freedom of having your own wheels but aren’t sure if you’ll be able to afford a car any time soon, or you want to drive when you are on holiday without having to take your car with you, you may think you can simply hire a car and use that. Unfortunately, for new drivers and young people, it is not that simple. While there are some circumstances under which a younger driver can get a hire car, and some car hire companies even offer special deals for students, there are still strict rules that can stand in the way of getting a rental car for many young people. Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: April 2014
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Apr 14
Could Proposed Changes to the Law Make it Harder to Get Your UK Drivers License?
In a bid to cut deaths on the road, the government are reported to be considering a major reform to the laws around getting your first drivers license. At present, in the UK, you can apply for a provisional license at the age of 17, and when you pass your theory and practical tests you get a full drivers license. Passing these tests is the only requirement – you do not have to have completed a specific number of driving hours. When you have your full license, even if you are still 17, you can drive at any time of day or night and can carry passengers. The only things you are limited by are the insurance you can afford, and the fact you can’t hire a car until you are 21. Continue reading →
