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Get learner driver insurance for a day

Get instant learner driver cover when you need it!

Why choose our get learner driver insurance for a day?

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From 1-28 days. You only pay for the cover you want and only when you need it.
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Drive away cover while waiting for your annual policy.
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Protects your no claims discount. Fully comp insurance for peace of mind.

What is daily learner driver insurance?

Learner driver insurance gives you the cover you need to get some extra practice in a friend or family members car. These occasional days of extra practice are crucial to ensuring you pass as quickly as possible. Make sure you’re properly insured for this extra practice with one day learner insurance.

Don’t worry about the hassle or expense of adjusting existing policies and remove the risk of learning without the right insurance. Get complete peace of mind while learning to drive with one day learner insurance.

Whether you’re practising in a different vehicle, or just want to take every opportunity possible to get some experience, learner driver insurance gives you the freedom to practice your driving skills as and when you need.

To ensure you’re getting the right cover for your circumstances, without paying for cover you don’t need, you can get a quote for learner driver insurance for a day online in minutes.

How does learner driver insurance work?

Getting learner insurance for a day is incredibly simple and straightforward. When you’re learning to drive and want to practice what you’ve learnt with your instructor, you can use a parent or friends’ vehicle for a few days or weeks.

To get a policy, all you need to do is tell us a little bit of information about yourself – your name, age location, and occupation and just confirm the vehicle you want to practice in and who owns it.

Answer these super-simple questions and tell us how long you’d like to practice for, and we’ll tell how much your policy will cost.

Once you’re happy with all the details, simply pay for your policy and get behind the wheel.

You’re covered for the duration you choose and once your policy ends, that’s it. There are no commitments or contracts, if you need cover, just repeat the steps above as many times as you need.

Why would I get provisional insurance for a day?

There are several occasions when short term learner driver insurance could really help you out. Some of the most common are:

  • Taking your driving test in a friend or family member’s car
  • Getting some extra practice in the run-up to your test
  • Test driving a new car you want to have ready for when you pass
  • Driving a car you’ve already bought

Can I get learner insurance for a day?

We’re confident that as a learner driver, we can help you get provisional insurance for a day. There are however a few basic requirements you will have to meet to be eligible for a quote:

To get day insurance for learner drivers, you must To get day insurance for learner drivers, the person supervising you must To get day insurance for learner drivers, your car must
Be aged 17-27 years old Be aged over 25 Be valued between £500 and £30,000
Hold a UK Provisional licence Have held their full UK Driving Licence for at least 3 years Be in a roadworthy condition with a current and valid MOT (unless you are using the insurance policy to take the vehicle to a pre-booked MOT)
Have been a permanent UK resident for a minimum of 3 years Have been a permanent UK resident for a minimum of 2 years Be insured with an annual insurance policy if the owner of the vehicle is not you, the learner and policyholder.
Have no licence points or have any prosecution pending for any motoring convictions Have not had any DR coded motoring convictions in the past 5 years Be used only when you, the learner and policyholder are being supervised to learn to drive.
Have never been disqualified from driving Be a right-hand drive car
Have never driven a vehicle that was involved in an accident that was considered your fault; whether partially or fully Have no more than 5 seats in total
Have no criminal convictions Not be modified in any way except for those designed to aid disabled drivers

What are the benefits of daily learner driver insurance?

Temporary learner driver insurance is a standalone policy providing comprehensive cover. This means that:

  • The learner is protected in case of an incident
  • The car is protected
  • Third parties are protected
  • This gives you total peace of mind because everything is covered as well as it can be.

What’s more:

  • You only pay for what you need so the cost of learning is reduced
  • You aren’t tied into anything and can get a different policy when you pass

Recently passed your test. As a new driver, you might need one of our other temporary insurance products.

One day learner driver insurance FAQs

Can I get learners insurance on my own car?

Yes, with one day learner car insurance you can get cover even when you’re driving your own vehicle. If you’re lucky enough to have your own car as a learner, you can get the insurance you need to practice in it with Tempcover.

You must however ensure you are supervised at all times while learning to drive in your own car.


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Can I get learner driver insurance for more than one day?

While learner insurance for a day can be ideal for many learners, you might find that a longer period of cover is better for your situation. Thankfully, there are other lengths of short term learner driver insurance, up to a maximum of 3 months.

Whatever your situation, you can find a duration that fits your schedule. Whether it’s for one last practice before your test or making the most of the summer holidays to practice, learner driver insurance offers a flexible option for learning to drive.

Remember that once you’ve purchased a policy you will be unable to amend the duration, so ensure that you pick the right length before you purchase. You can, however, purchase another policy once the original has expired.


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Why choose Tempcover for your 1-day learner driver insurance?

Tempcover is dedicated to giving learner drivers the flexible cover they need, to practice whenever they want to.

  • Quick and easy quotes. Get the cover Getting 24-hour learner cover has never been easier. With Tempcover it takes just a few minutes.
  • Instant cover. We know you’re keen to practice, with Tempcover, you get your documents emailed instantly so there are no delays. You can get on the road as soon as possible.
  • Flexible insurance for your situation. Tempcover provides flexible cover for learners and qualified drivers. Whether you need your cover hourly, for one day, or one month, you can find cover to suit your needs.
  • Protected No Claims Discount. Get complete peace of mind that when learning in another car, the owners No Claims Discount won’t be affected if you have an accident.
  • Comprehensive cover as standard. Ensure that everyone is covered with the highest level of cover available as standard on all temporary learner policies.
  • Highly rated service. We’ve helped hundreds of thousands of drivers find the cover they need, and our customers have rated our service as Excellent on the customer review website Trustpilot.

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What is the cheapest way to insure a learner driver?

Choosing one day learner car insurance can be the cheapest way to insure a learner driver. It allows you to be flexible to suit your situation without long-term commitments. By only paying for the cover you need, you get true value from your cover.

Find out more about how to get cheap learner driver insurance here.


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