Driving is not a cheap hobby nor is it essential. (Try motorcycles... it's even worse cost-wise initially if you want your full licence!)
For the privilege of two wheels you have to do a one day course; theory test and TWO driving tests before you're good to go.
I'd rather not think of it as 'Jesus this is so expensive'.
At the end of the day it is an investment in yourself. Aside from the obvious of getting your licence but not driving like an absolute tit - keeps your premiums low; keeps your licence intact and you might actually enjoy driving.
You'd be surprised how many people have learnt to drive out of necessity and actually don't like driving (my ex was one of them).
It’s also worth noting that the price of the test hasn’t changed since 2009, which if it had been increased with inflation would have made it £83 today, so it has technically gotten cheaper.
It’s also worth noting that the price of the test hasn’t changed since 2009, which if it had been increased with inflation would have made it £83 today, so it has technically gotten cheaper.
maybe but I do think 90 quid to use my instructor's car is a bit too much
well my instructor charges like 90 on top of that to do the test in his car
mine did it so that i had a lesson beforehand that was an hour and a half (around 30 quid) and then the test which was £62 and then he drove me home as part of the package, so mine was in total £92.
are you paying for an expensive driving instructor?
No its not its £62... which I'd suggest is actually quite reasonable? One person's time for an hour, and all the admin and premises costs to go with it.
mine did it so that i had a lesson beforehand that was an hour and a half (around 30 quid) and then the test which was £62 and then he drove me home as part of the package, so mine was in total £92.
are you paying for an expensive driving instructor?