Learning to drive is often seen as a rite of passage for youngsters, giving them freedom and more autonomy as they become adults. Even those who learn later in life can have their independence totally transformed by driving their own car.
Unfortunately, this freedom comes with a price and learning to drive is now more expensive than ever as the cost of living crisis continues to impact everyone's wallets.
Students can expect to fork out on average over a grand and a half just on lessons alone - not including any tests, resits or the cost of actually driving and insuring a car.
