Six million cash-strapped unqualified drivers admit they've considered driving illegally - as they're unable to cough up the £10,000 needed to get on the roads. Two thirds (61%) of non-drivers said they'd consider driving without a full licence due to the expense of lessons and car-running costs.
While one in five (19%) said they'd 'definitely' consider doing so due to cashflow problems - meaning up to two million across the country. The research, conducted by the experts at iCompario, surveyed 500 non-driving UK adults about their reasons for choosing not to be qualified. Those willing to risk it behind the wheel face severe repercussions if they're caught, including being slapped with a hefty fine and up to six points added to a future licence.
Those driving without both a full licence and insurance could be more heavily penalised if caught, with a further six- eight penalty points and a fine of up to £5,000 up for grabs. They could also face a potential driving ban. With so many non-qualified drivers willing to risk it behind the wheel due to the costs involved, iCompario calculated just how much Brits can expect to fork out in order to learn to drive in 2023.
