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.

Ring Automotive tyre pressure and depth gauge - £15

If you have an older car then there’s every chance the tyres will be worn. If the tread depth or pressure gets too low then driving gets very dangerous. Additionally, driving with a defective tyre often means three penalty points, which is a big deal for new drivers in their probationary period.

Keeping an eye on pressures and tread depth is fairly easy though – this device from Ring Automotive does both very clearly, plus it’s small, affordable and comes in a neat little case for storage in the boot or glove compartment. Just remember to check tread depth around all of the tyre.