Before you take a learner driver out, it is essential that both you and the learner meet all of the legal requirements, including licensing and insurance rules.

It is illegal to receive any payment for accompanying a learner driver, unless you are an Approved Driving Instructor and hold the ADI certificate from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.

When you are supervising a learner driver, you have the same legal responsibilities as if you were driving. For example, the drink drive laws and the ban on using mobile phone apply to anyone who is supervising a learner - you are deemed to be in control of the vehicle.

The Supervising Driver must:

Be at least 21 years old

Have a full driving licence (for the type of vehicle being used - manual or automatic)

Have held that valid licence for a minimum of three years

Ensure the car is in a safe and legal condition

Meet the minimum eyesight standards

Ensure the car displays L Plates (or D Plates in Wales) when a learner is driving

Not receive any payment for supervising the learner (unless they are an Approved Driving Instructor)

Comply with road traffic laws, such as not drinking and driving or using a hand-held mobile phone, even though they are in the passenger seat

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