Generation Alpha is increasingly learning to drive from a very young age, figures suggest, potentially giving them an advantage when it comes to taking their driving test.
The revelation comes from a leading experiences provider – Experiences.co.uk – which saw a 15% rise between 2024 and 2025 in new searches for its junior driving packages, which include driving lessons for children as young as 10 years old.
It comes at a time when booking practical driving tests are in the spotlight again, with long waiting times and clampdowns on who can book a driving test to try and help clear the backlog.
Imran Malek, corporate sales manager at Experiences.co.uk, said: “Many learner drivers are facing months of delays booking practical driving tests, so it can pay to be ahead of the game by learning to drive from a very young age in a safe environment away from the open road.
“This way, they can increase their confidence and driving skills, paving the way to consider booking a practical driving test as soon as they are old enough.”
Young driver experiences include learning skills such as moving off, accelerating, braking, changing gears, reverse parking as well as road position and sign recognition.
They can also use specially designed layouts to simulate real-life driving conditions and have cars with dual controls.
Imran added: “There are many benefits to learning to drive from a young age with tuition from expert instructors.
“These sessions take place on private land away from the hustle and bustle of public roads, allowing full focus on learning the driving skills necessary to become confident behind the wheel.
“Having quality time behind the wheel from the age of just 10 years old could make all the difference when it comes to passing the practical driving test.”
For more information about Experiences.co.uk, and its junior driving experiences, visit www.experiences.co.uk.