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‘The cost is terrifying’: why some young people are putting off learning to drive
Covid has put the brakes on driving, while the price of lessons and insurance can be enormous
I have just turned 17 and I face a dilemma: should I learn to drive? Gaining a driving licence is seen by many as a passage to adulthood and maturity: it represents freedom and can be a vital asset when looking for work.
But with school closures, lockdowns and the financial insecurities that my generation face, is it really worth spending money on lessons now?
Read the original article at The Guardian