Almost a quarter of youngsters rely on taxis as they cannot drive, poll reveals

Young adults are missing out on the freedom of the open road, with many saying driving lessons are beyond their reach - and half saying they struggle to pay for lessons

Almost a quarter of young people cannot drive with many relying on taxis instead, a poll reveals.

While 23% of 18 to 30-year-olds do not have a licence, almost half (47%) say they do not get behind the wheel because they would struggle to pay for lessons. One in four (27%) are adamant they would not pass the theory test , according to the research for insurer GoShorty.

A fifth (20%) said they have no chance of passing the practical exam . Some 13% are nervous about driving while the same proportion do not want to add to high traffic.

And 7% admit they get Ubers everywhere. GoShorty managing director Phil Evans said: