Firstly, they are there to increase safety for all road users. They serve as a clear indicator that the driver is a learner – or recently passed their test – and has limited experience behind the wheel. This helps other drivers and pedestrians exercise caution and patience when they are nearby. If they are being used, then they should be displayed prominently on the front and rear of their vehicle, so they are clearly visible to other road users.

If you are teaching someone to drive, then you must be a qualified and licenced driver who is at least 21 years old and has held a full driving licence for at least three years. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring the learner driver follows the rules of the road and keeps the L plates on at all times. When buying partner items like this one, your contract of sale will be with our Range Plus Partner instead of us. After passing your test, and have gained a full UK driving licence you should remove your L plates – or replace them with P plates for a short while after.It also helps them be more alert of potential hazards for both themselves and the learner driver. This leads to slower and safer driving. The plates are used by learner drivers who are in the process of obtaining their full UK driving licence. The Highway Code states that plates should be removed or covered when not being driven by a learner driver. Whether you are looking to start learning or are about to take your test, L and P plates are of vital importance, and not having them can land you in a lot of trouble. The Halfords Magnetic Learner Driver Plates x3 are ideal for any vehicle as they give a heads up to fellow road drivers when you're learning to drive.

It is hoped that this will give the new driver more time and space to carry out manoeuvres – and to not make them feel any unnecessary pressure. However, everyone who drives has gone through the experience of learning and passing a test – so leaving the P plate on will mean they are more likely to empathise with what they are going through.Probationary plates, or ‘P plates’, are used by newly qualified drivers who have recently passed their driving test. It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that the plates are securely attached and that they don't fall off while driving. By working with a variety of trusted Range Plus Partners, we’re able to offer our customers a wider selection of products. If you are a learner or newlyqualified driver, it is important to notify other motoristsso you can get the space and time you need to adapt to the road.L plates andP plates allow you to do this and provide a reminder to other motorists that you may travel slower or require more patience than other road users. But what are the UKrules and laws for L and P plates?