You may think that being an established driver is essential by the time you have kids and that once your children are old enough to learn it will stand you in good stead to pass on your wordly knowledge. After all, if you’re experienced and in a good position to help them get through the learning process such as giving them driving sessions in the family car between their lessons.

While this is all true, there can actually be significant advantages if you’re not a licence holder but are in fact learning to drive when they’re old enough to realise what you’re doing but not old enough yet to take their own test.