Almost 54,000 of learner drivers already have penalty points for speeding and going through red lights before they pass their test with the majority being for driving too fast. Other reasons include not having any insurance or driving carelessly.

A third of people believe driving instructors or the person accompanying learners should be responsible if learners are penalised, with more than one in ten believing that it is these individuals that should take the points – despite this practice being illegal.

It is understandable that learners should make mistakes along the way but picking up bad habits such as speeding or jumping lights before even passing a driving test is not a good way to start and these individuals should be made aware of the consequences of their actions.

One in three people do not realise that they can get points while learning to drive and 40% don’t know that if they accumulate six points in their first two years of driving they will lose their licence.

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The Hazard Perception Test has won an award for Road Safety. Research has showed that the Hazard Perception Test is associated with a fall in novice driver collisions.

Since its introduction in 2002, it has been praised by many people for its effectiveness and focus on keeping Britain’s new drivers vigilant and safety aware.

The test forms the second part of the theory test and contains a series of one-minute video clips showing potential road hazards. The learner must identify the developing hazards and the faster they are identified, the higher the learner scores. The clips cannot be repeated. This closely mirrors scenarios on the road – requiring quick identification of developing hazards and that a motorist does not have a second chance with hazards on the road.

Research by the DVSA has shown that hazard perception training and testing could account for an 11% reduction in accidents, potentially saving hundreds of lives every year. The test is therefore effective at increasing the safety on Britain’s roads and must be praised.

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It is often assumed that learning to drive must be something completed when 17 or 18 and at the latest in your 20s. This is not the case.

More and more people are leaving learning to drive until later in life due to lack of funds to finance not only lessons but the two tests that must be taken. And with the practical test getting harder, it is more and more common for people to fail on their first attempt, adding to the cost.

And well, once you’ve already delayed the learning to drive process, it becomes even more convenient to put it off, especially if you live in an area blessed with excellent transport links.

However, what if you move to an area without excellent transport links, or are required by a job to have a driver’s licence? There are many limitations to not having a driving licence, and the fact that you have already put it off for a number of years should not be an excuse.

Of course the prospect could be daunting, with figures suggesting pass rates go down the older you get. At Britannia Driving School, we tailor lessons specifically to the individual – you can request a female instructor, a mature instructor, or even decide to take automatic lessons rather than manual.

It really shouldn’t be something that you put off – we recently had a fantastic pass from 72-year-old Dennis Griffin, which just shows that it really is never too late to learn!

So what are you waiting for? Book your first lesson for only £10.50!

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The DVLA is warning motorists that posting images of your driving licence on social media websites can put you at a high risk of identity fraud.

The Agency has been made aware of instances where fraudsters have been using pictures of genuine driving licences that have been posted on social media websites, as part of an advert selling fake driving licences.

By posting pictures of their licences online, motorists are providing the fraudsters with enough personal information to commit identity fraud. This gives fraudsters the opportunity to open bank accounts, obtain loans, credit cards and good in their name and affect their personal finances until the matter is resolved.

The main culprits of this are young, excited drivers that have just received their full driving licences but all motorists must ensure that they do not post any personal details on social media websites to prevent compromising their identity.

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