Driving is an extremely valuable life skill. There are so many perks that come hand in hand with it. Being able to get behind the wheel of your own car means that you no longer rely on public transport options and gain the freedom of travelling at any time of the day or night. You will also no longer be tied to public transport routes and stops, as you can go wherever you want, as long as there’s a road that can take you there. Driving also opens up a whole host of job opportunities, as increasing numbers of employers require applicants to have a valid drivers licence and their own vehicle before they will be offered a position. So, it’s not all too surprising that most of us want our kids to get on the roads as soon as possible. Not only can it boost their own prospects, but if they have moved out of home, it also means we can come to expect more regular visits and spend more quality time with them. So, here are a few steps that you can take to help your not-so-little one get behind the wheel as quickly as possible.

Passing Their Test

Every driver who takes to public roads independently has to have a full drivers licence. But obtaining one of these can prove to be a long and drawn out process. It is estimated that the average person requires forty hours of lessons before being ready to take their test with a good chance of passing. Seeing as most instructors offer one hour lesson slots and most budding drivers take one lesson a week, you could be looking at an entire year before receiving a pass certificate. This doesn’t have to be the case though. There are intense courses out there that can see your kid realistically pass their test with a good knowledge of driving within a four week period. This means that they could be on the road for Christmas!

Choosing an Insurance Provider

Once your kids has passed, you’re going to want to look at insurance costs on different vehicles before encouraging them to choose one or another. Insurance costs for newly passed drivers are notoriously high, but by conducting a little research, you can find out what company has the best car insurance for teenage drivers or newly passed drivers. This will help them to determine what vehicle they can afford to invest in.

Purchasing a Vehicle

Once a vehicle has been settled upon, you might want to accompany your child to take a look at it and test drive it. New drivers tend to be unfamiliar with vehicles and many sellers will take advantage of this, leaving out negative information about the car they are selling. You can serve as a more experienced eye and can check that they are definitely getting a reliable vehicle and their money’s worth.

These are just a few steps that could genuinely get your kid driving independently in a relatively short period of time!