Learner drivers to be allowed on Motorways in England, Scotland and Wales from Monday 4 June 2018

• Learner Drivers need to be accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor (Trainee driving instructors won’t be allowed to take learner drivers on the motorway).
• Driving a car fitted with dual controls.
• The car will need to display L plates on the front and rear if the rooftop box is removed. Many top boxes can be used at high speed, but it is advisable that instructors check with the manufacturer about the maximum rated speed.
• You need to be 'TEST READY' and all other aspects of driving has been covered. It is recommended that motorway practical training takes place near to the end of a learner’s pre-test training.
• Driving Schools have to check that their insurance company includes comprehensive cover on motorways.

If you live in a area with no motorway access, Don't worry. ask your instructor to cover the topic as a theory session, in discussion with Q&A, or set as homework, to be followed up with discussion during lessons.

The Goverment hopes these changes are being made to allow learner drivers to:

• get broader driving experience before taking their driving test
• get training on how to join and leave the motorway, overtake and use lanes correctly
• practise driving at higher speeds
• understand motorway specific traffic signs
• understand what to do if a vehicle breaks down on a motorway
• improve their confidence to drive on the motorway unsupervised after passing their driving test