At what age is it better to get behind the wheel for the first time: expert advice

After interviewing 2,400 people, including driving instructors, parents of teenagers, and novice drivers, the experts concluded that the optimal age for learning to drive a car is up to 17 years old. According to almost 70% of driving instructors, teenagers are more receptive to learning and acquiring new skills.

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Most parents say the same thing: learning to drive is better from 10 to 17 years old. More than 84% of novice drivers confirm this.

This was reported on the Young Driver website.

For training, it is best to choose closed flat sections of the road where there are no other cars. This way you can avoid accidents. You can take driving courses from the age of 14, although you can only get a license at the age of 18.

As a reminder, UaPortal wrote about how to wash the engine yourself. We also suggest that you pay attention to 8 sounds of malfunctions in the car, which every driver should know.

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