
Can learner drivers drive abroad?
No, learner driver insurance can only be used in the UK. Your provisional licence is not valid outside UK. The highway code may differ in other countries and many drive on the right-hand side of the road, so it's best to learn drive and pass your test in UK first.
Once you are a confident driver with a full driving licence, you can then move to the next step of driving abroad. Take your UK full licence with you. You may also need an international driving permit in some countries (check with their local embassy). It all depends on where you are going and how long you will be there for. You should also take proof of motor insurance and the registration document for you car (also known as a logbook or V5C). Some countries will require you to take a Green Card as proof that you have the minimum required motor insurance in place. Your insurer will be able to help you with this.

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Paul Baxter is the Chief Executive Officer of The Green Insurer. With over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, Paul has held senior leadership positions at Marmalade Insurance, Chaucer Insurance Service, Tesco Insurance, and Direct Line, shaping the future of motor insurance in the UK.
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