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A study of 2,000 UK adults over 18, including part-time and full-time workers, found non-drivers earn just under \u00a321,000 a year on average, compared with almost \u00a332,000 for those who passed their test before 21.<\/p>\n
The findings also highlighted how learning to drive early can unlock career opportunities, as nearly a quarter of drivers (23 per cent) said they wouldn\u2019t be able to do their current job without a full driving licence.<\/p>\n
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While 39 per cent of non-drivers admit they have missed out on at least one job opportunity because they can\u2019t drive.<\/p>\n
Learning earlier also appears to give young people a head start \u2013 those who passed their test before 21 said it helped them secure at least one additional job by that age.<\/p>\n
Ian Edwards, young driver expert at Veygo by Admiral, which commissioned the research, said: \u201cFor many young people, learning to drive is one of the first big milestones of adulthood, bringing a real sense of independence and opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know that getting on the road early can make a genuine difference \u2013 from opening up job options to giving people the confidence to take control of their own journey.\u201d<\/p>\n
The research also found for many, the motivation to learn young was about independence, with over half (53 per cent) citing this as a key reason.<\/p>\n
Others pointed to the freedom to travel (45 per cent) or encouragement from family (34 per cent).<\/p>\n
A third (33 per cent) described passing their test as a \u201crite of passage\u201d saying it made them feel more adult.<\/p>\n
While 31 per cent said they were keen to avoid relying on friends or family for lifts.<\/p>\n
By contrast, those who learned later in life were more likely to feel held back, over a third (37 per cent) said they felt less independent than their peers.<\/p>\n
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And they believed their job prospects were limited by it (13 per cent).<\/p>\n
Others said not driving restricted their freedom (28 per cent) or left them frustrated by unreliable public transport (26 per cent).<\/p>\n
Cost remains the biggest barrier, with almost a third (31 per cent) of those who passed after 21 saying they couldn\u2019t afford lessons earlier.<\/p>\n
While some lacked confidence (24 per cent) or access to a car to practice in (21 per cent), according to the OnePoll study.<\/p>\n
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