Accompanying a learner driver.

[KardioKate]

My brother has asked if I'll accompany him so he can get some driving practice in. He has a provisional license and full comp insurance on my Mum's car.

I am NOT insured on the car, nor does my policy have 3rd party cover for other vehicles.

Do I need insurance on the vehicle too, to accompany him?

Cheers.

[The Moose]

I don't believe that you do, no.

How old are you and how long have you held a full licence for?

[GoneAnon]

http://www.helpingldrivers.com/law/supervisor.htm

You have to be over 21 and held your own licence for at least 3 years, but you don't need insurance to supervise.

However, if the learner gets stuck or you have to take over for any reason (say he has a bump or a fright and can't continue), you will be committing an offence if you get behind the wheel and don't have minimum Road Traffic Act cover.

[g3org3y]

Don't think you need insurance. I believe you need to have held a full licence for at least 3 years though and be at least 21.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/motoring/learnerandnew...

[KardioKate]

Cheers, that's super.

[Stoofa]

And just as a litle addition - rememebr that you aren't allowed to do certain things, as if you were driving.
So for example you cannot be over the drink-drive limit, you cannot use your mobile phone, etc.

[Sir Bagalot]

Stoofa said:

And just as a litle addition - rememebr that you aren't allowed to do certain things, as if you were driving.
So for example you cannot be over the drink-drive limit, you cannot use your mobile phone, etc.

Indeed. I know someone who did this. Step daughter was learning to drive. Every weekend they went out as a family and he would have several beers. He never drove home as he knew he was over the limit. Step daughter would always drive home.

She was stopped one night and long story short he was charge for been over the limit whilst in charge. 12 month ban

[R0G]

One more thing ..

If the supervising driver does not advise the learner to slow down when going over the speed limit then the supervising driver can also be held responsible in law

that also applies to other situations