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What is learner driver insurance?

Learner driver insurance is a specific type of temporary car insurance for learner drivers that allows you to get some lesson time in your own car, or in a friend’s or relative’s car. It covers you to drive on a provisional licence in the short term while being properly supervised. It’s a separate policy from the vehicle owner’s so their cover won’t be affected if you need to make a claim.

Why take out learner driver insurance?

Just like any other driver, as a provisional licence holder in Great Britain you’re legally required to have insurance when you’re driving a car under supervision. Most registered driving instructors have their own insurance as part of the services they offer, so you should already be covered when taking professional lessons. But if you want to drive outside those lessons, you’ll need a valid policy.

Am I eligible to take out learner driver insurance?

Our cheap car insurance for learner drivers will cover most provisional drivers. To be eligible, you’ll need to make sure that you: hold a current provisional GB driving licence are aged between 17 and 50 years old (subject to lending criteria) currently reside at a permanent UK address. Temporary addresses, work addresses, or correspondence-only addresses are not acceptable.

What does temporary learner driver insurance cover?

Dayinsure’s learner driver policies cover you, as a provisional licence holder, to drive a vehicle in the UK while supervised by a fully qualified GB licence-holder. The vehicle can be your own, or that of a friend or family member. Our insurance provides fully comprehensive cover for the period of time you select when you take out your policy.

How much does learner driver insurance cost?

The cost of your cover will depend on various factors, just like with our one-day car insurance policies. These include where you live, the car you’re insuring and your individual circumstances. As our policies are flexible, though, you might find that temporary learner driver insurance is cheaper than you think. In fact, our short-term car insurance for learner drivers can start from as little as £11.