FourFive founder has his say on survey finding
Bryn Aldridge launched the app in 2022. It provides helpful tips, guides and features to reduce the stress and anxiety around learning to drive, both for the theory and practical exam.
“The results were fascinating and as an app that helps people pass their test, it was great to speak to a big pool of newly-qualified drivers”, he said.
“Their experiences matter because the learners of today who use FourFive will be the new drivers of tomorrow. The anxiety around getting on the road has, with the backlogs and cost of living crisis, perhaps never been greater. But there are plenty of ways to reduce stress and anxiety, including gaining as much knowledge as possible by using apps like ours.
“With the ongoing driving test backlog, more people are leaning on their parents to get some extra time behind the wheel. I’m sure there’ll be a few mums who won’t like these results and will be even more determined to help their sons and daughters pass first time. I passed my test a long time ago but judging by this data, if I was learning to drive I’d be getting my dad to sit beside me. Perhaps daddy does know best after all!”
“The results were fascinating and as an app that helps people pass their test, it was great to speak to a big pool of newly-qualified drivers”, he said.
“Their experiences matter because the learners of today who use FourFive will be the new drivers of tomorrow. The anxiety around getting on the road has, with the backlogs and cost of living crisis, perhaps never been greater. But there are plenty of ways to reduce stress and anxiety, including gaining as much knowledge as possible by using apps like ours.
“With the ongoing driving test backlog, more people are leaning on their parents to get some extra time behind the wheel. I’m sure there’ll be a few mums who won’t like these results and will be even more determined to help their sons and daughters pass first time. I passed my test a long time ago but judging by this data, if I was learning to drive I’d be getting my dad to sit beside me. Perhaps daddy does know best after all!”
FourFive surveyed customers from its insurance partners Adrian Flux and Sterling before producing the report
Dad-taught drivers get up to speed far more quickly
Who is the best parent to learn to drive with?
Getting ready to pass your driving test can be an exciting but stressful and expensive experience.
Learners have all manner of decisions to make including what driving instructor to use, how to fund their lessons and whether they should get some extra time behind the wheel with their parents.
FourFive, a free learner driver app, decided to find out how some of today’s young drivers have approached the topic. How many lessons did they take? Did they get extra tuition from their parents - if so which one? And how successful were they as a result?
We surveyed more than 1,000 teenagers and can share the fascinating results below.
Learners have all manner of decisions to make including what driving instructor to use, how to fund their lessons and whether they should get some extra time behind the wheel with their parents.
FourFive, a free learner driver app, decided to find out how some of today’s young drivers have approached the topic. How many lessons did they take? Did they get extra tuition from their parents - if so which one? And how successful were they as a result?
We surveyed more than 1,000 teenagers and can share the fascinating results below.
Fathers will be celebrating when it comes to the family bragging rights after a host of stats revealed:
- Learner drivers are 20% more likely to pass their test first time if they practice with their dad rather than their mum
- 74% of teenagers aced their maiden practical exam having gained extra guidance from their father compared to just 62% with their mother
- A son learning to drive with his dad is 30% more likely to pass first time than if he gets extra tuition with his mum
- A teen is 12% more likely to get straight on the road if they spend time with their dad in the passenger seat as a learner, rather than using both parents
It’s not all bad news for mums - but the data suggests they’re second best when it comes to giving their children guidance from the passenger seat.
First-time pass rates high as more than
1,000 young drivers surveyed
Young males and females provided answers on a wide range of matters, the results of which can be seen below.
More results from FourFive app survey about learning to drive
A host of other matters were answered by some of the newest drivers on the road when they took part in the study.
As expected, it’s quicker to learn to drive by using an instructor or instructor/parent combination rather than avoiding a qualified professional completely. Understandably, it also costs less to get practical-exam ready if you get extra time behind the wheel with someone you’re not paying - ie your mum, dad or guardian.
The experience hasn’t been off-putting for many with almost 60% of people who leaned on their own parents’ skills suggesting they will return the favour to their future children. However, almost 7 in 10 respondents still preferred having a driving instructor beside them as they prepared to swap L-plates for P plates.
As expected, it’s quicker to learn to drive by using an instructor or instructor/parent combination rather than avoiding a qualified professional completely. Understandably, it also costs less to get practical-exam ready if you get extra time behind the wheel with someone you’re not paying - ie your mum, dad or guardian.
The experience hasn’t been off-putting for many with almost 60% of people who leaned on their own parents’ skills suggesting they will return the favour to their future children. However, almost 7 in 10 respondents still preferred having a driving instructor beside them as they prepared to swap L-plates for P plates.
