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If you’ve recently passed your test, first of all, a big congratulations – you’re well on your way to driving independence, and there’s no better feeling than getting that ‘pass’ at the end of a nerve-wracking test.<\/p>\n

So, now you’ve celebrated your achievement, and you’ve got the sign-off from your driving instructor<\/a>, what’s next?<\/p>\n

Here are some things you need to remember once you’ve gotten that good to go:<\/p>\n

Hand over your provisional<\/b><\/p>\n

The first step to getting on the road is swapping your provisional licence for a full one; this is an essential thing to remember, as if you forget to do so you’ll need to retake for your full licence after two years – not something you want to happen.<\/p>\n

Either your examiner will take your provisional<\/a> for you then and there, or you may have to send it off yourself, but ensure it’s done either way.<\/p>\n

\"Provisional<\/p>\n

Get insured<\/b><\/p>\n

Before you even think about hopping into a car, you need to remember to sort out your insurance.<\/p>\n

This is essential for driving – and driving your car without insurance in place is against the law.<\/p>\n

You can drive before you receive your full licence following a pass, but if you have learner insurance, it may not cover you while you’re qualified – so remember to get on the phone to your insurance company before you get behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

\"Get<\/p>\n

Get your ‘P’ plates<\/b><\/p>\n

Unless you’re a very confident driver, we suggest remembering to buy some green ‘P’ plates to stick on your car.<\/p>\n

This isn’t a legal requirement, but it can also provide a small buffer between yourself and other cars, and let them know you’ve not been driving independently for that long.<\/p>\n

Remember also that you’ll need to remove your ‘L’ plates now you’re not a learner.<\/p>\n

\"Get<\/p>\n

Maintenance and tax<\/b><\/p>\n

Before you jump into the exciting world of buying your first car, remember that unlike someone else’s car you are responsible for all costs related to the car.<\/p>\n

This includes remembering to tax your vehicle – which is a legal requirement – and also remembering to take your car for regular services and MOTs.<\/p>\n

These are key if you want to be a responsible driver, and need to be done every year – so get them in your diary.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re passing your test at 21 or 61, there’s nothing more exciting than getting on the road for the first time – just remember to be sensible, and keep all of the above advice in mind.<\/p>\n

Happy travels!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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