Motorways are safer than normal roads but they’re also faster. After passing your driving test, you should consider taking further professional instruction before you use a motorway. Learner drivers may have driving lessons on motorways but only with an approved driving instructor (ADI) and in a car fitted with dual controls that’s clearly displaying L plates.

The Pass Plus training scheme aims to improve your driving skills and make you a safer driver, and it includes a section on motorway driving. You can get details of the Pass Plus scheme by visiting www.gov.uk or calling 0115 936 6504.

If you’ve recently passed your test, haven’t driven for a while, or your driving hasn’t included heavy, fast-moving traffic, your decision-making skills might not be up to the standard needed.

You should

ask for advice from a professional instructor who can give you valid, safe instruction
use every chance to observe and learn as a passenge
select fairly quiet sections of motorway to practise on
get used to driving at 60–70 mph (96–112 km/h) and keeping up with the flow of traffic.

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