They've Passed! What Happens Next?
Your child has passed their driving test – what happens next? Find advice on driving licences, insurance, first cars and helping new drivers stay safe.
What Happens After They Pass?
Passing the driving test is a big milestone, but there are a few important things to sort out before your new driver heads out on their own.
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Update Their Driving Licence
After passing, they'll need to make sure their driving licence is updated to reflect their new full licence status.
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Check Their Insurance
Before they drive independently, check that their insurance covers them as a full licence holder. Don't assume their existing learner driver cover will automatically continue after they pass.
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Prepare for Driving Alone
Driving without an instructor or parent beside them can feel very different. Encourage them to start with familiar journeys and build their confidence gradually.
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Keep Building Experience
Gradually build experience on unfamiliar roads, at night, on motorways and in different weather and traffic conditions.
Advice for Newly Qualified Drivers
What Happens When You Pass Your Driving Test?
From updating their licence to checking their insurance, find out what your new driver needs to do after passing their practical driving test.
Find Out What Happens Next
First Time Driving Alone
Their first journey without an instructor or parent beside them can feel very different. Discover practical tips to help them start driving independently with confidence.
Read the First Solo Drive Guide
P Plates for New Drivers
Find out what P plates mean, whether new drivers need to use them and how they can help your newly qualified driver while they build confidence.
Read the P Plates Guide
Do Black Boxes Have Night-Time Driving Restrictions?
Learn how night driving can work with black box insurance, why rules can differ between policies and what your new driver should check before taking out cover.
Learn About Black Box RulesAfter Passing FAQs
It depends. Drivers will need to update their insurance policy to a full licence upon passing their driving test so they are insured correctly to drive. Its best to always check your insurance company before the test to check if the driver is insured to drive immediately after passing their test.
learner driver insurance ends when the driver passed their test. Depending on the policy terms, they will need to either update the policy to a full licence policy or take out a new policy with a full licence.
No, The driving examiner will normally arrange for the provisional licence to be updated to a full driving licence. The full licence is then issued automatically.
Yes. Newly qualified drivers can drive on motorways after passing their test.