When taking automatic driving lessons it is worth noting that if you d
Published Friday, 7th Aug 22:01 BST
When taking automatic driving lessons it is worth noting that if you do take your driving test in an automatic transmission car you will be required to re-sit your test in order to drive a manual transmission car.
When you have first passed your test your insurance will be quite expensive as you are deemed a high risk to any insurer. You could save money if you put one of your parents down on your insurance as a named driver.
Another thing to consider when choosing your first car is which one of the 20 insurance groups your car falls into. If you have just passed your driving test you should chose a car in one of the lower insurance groups, even then though the insurance could prove expensive.
It isn't a case of choosing a car which will make you look good in front of your friends, more consideration should be given to whether you can insure the car of your choice.
I currently drive a car in one of the lower insurance groups, my insurance is quite cheap as I've been driving for over 15 years. I have chosen a car that is cheap to maintain as well as insure.
Buying a motorcycle is a totally different ball game. Depending on when your licence was issued will determine whether you need to undertake a CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) before you can even ride a scooter.
I'm one of the lucky or not so lucky ones as I could ride a scooter on my car licence.
A motorcycle is also a more dangerous form of motoring as you don't have a metal box protecting you if someone suddenly emerges from a side road into your path.
Having a motorcycle is also a fun form of motoring, you can enjoy the fresh air more, there seems to be more social events surrounding motorcycling. I would love to ride a motorcycle myself.
When motoring always be safe, carry out regular safety checks on what ever form of motor vehicle that you may have. Always check the tyre pressures, the coolant levels, screen washer levels, check that the brakes are in good working order and most importantly all of the lights are working.
Happy motoring.
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