Top 10: Essential products for new drivers or learners

As a learner or new driver, picking a new car is incredibly exciting, whether you’re working to a strict budget or have all the money in the world. It’s very easy to get caught up in the minutiae of which engines and trim levels fall into insurance group one though – meaning you’ll forget what else is needed to make life in your first car easy.

Fortunately, we’ve got a list of 10 products that will make life that much better or safer for new drivers – and in some cases they’ll lower those all-important insurance premiums too. Click through the gallery below to see our picks. 

DBPower jump starter pack - £60

If you’re buying an older car then a battery booster is a handy thing to keep in the boot, provided it’s charged. We picked out this DBPower 16500mAh booster, which can crank a petrol engine up to 5.0-litre or a diesel up to 3.0-litre. It’s the best seller on Amazon and well-reviewed by buyers.

Not only will it start a car with a flat battery, it’ll also charge mobile phones or laptops – handy if you get stuck at the roadside with a flat phone. It also comes with a built-in power indicator, a red emergency light and a torch. It's also very compact - perfect for small cars.