New Driver Resources
Guides for your first year on the road, once the L plates come off.
About this section
Here you will find resources for new drivers: choosing and buying your first car, understanding insurance groups and what actually moves your premium, how black box and telematics cover works, and how to keep building confidence in the months after you pass. The first year is where new drivers are most at risk and pay the most, so most of this is about reducing both.
If you passed in the last twelve months, start here.
What are car insurance groups?
10 gifts for new drivers
Stumped on what to buy a newly passed driver? Don't worry - we've got some ideas!
A guide to telematics and black box insurance
One of the biggest costs for newly-passed drivers is insurance. Telematics insurance is designed to keep that cost down. But what's it…
Car insurance jargon buster
Don't know your telematics from your TPO? Check out our guide to car insurance terms and wrap your head around your policy.