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Can i take friend's car for driving test

Hello Guys,

Want to know if i can take friend's car for my driving test and what should the insurance cover

Thanks
Sanket
well you would need to be insured to drive their car on a learners permit and remember if you pass the test you cannot drive it away as your insurance automatically ends and will need to be insured under a new drivers policy
Yes, you can use your friend's car for the test.

There are quite a lot of conditions which must be met, like it having an additional rear view mirror fitted, for the examiner's use. See https://www.gov.uk/driving-test/using-your-own-car for details.

In terms of insurance, it must cover driving tests. Just Google "driving test insurance" for lots of places that offer it.
Another article here that you may find useful - https://www.ukdrivingskills.co.uk/take-a-test-in-my-own-car/
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Original post by DataVenia
Yes, you can use your friend's car for the test.

There are quite a lot of conditions which must be met, like it having an additional rear view mirror fitted, for the examiner's use. See https://www.gov.uk/driving-test/using-your-own-car for details.

In terms of insurance, it must cover driving tests. Just Google "driving test insurance" for lots of places that offer it.

does my friend, who is the car owner needs to have the license for 3yrs?
Original post by wyadav7217
does my friend, who is the car owner needs to have the license for 3yrs?

There are no restrictions placed on the owner of the vehicle.

However, if you want to drive the car to the test centre yourself, then the normal rules apply with regards to the person supervising you during that journey. That means they must be over 21 and must have held their full license for at least 3 years.

If those conditions don't apply to the person who will supervise you (presumably the owner), then have them drive to the test centre with you as a passenger.

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