Thousands of drivers in England decide to 'give up' on their driving licences

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Millions are giving up on their driving licences - because of fuel costs and insurance, as well as DVSA backlogs. Nearly one in four 18 to 30-year-olds throughout the UK still do not have a driving licence and have no desire to obtain one.

GoShorty research found 47 per cent of those without a licence warned that the cost of lessons was the main reason they haven't learned. 13 per cent say they couldn't afford the ongoing costs of petrol, insurance and maintenance, even if they did have a licence.

27 per cent said they fear they would fail the theory test, while one in five doubt they could pass the practical exam. 13 per cent say they are too nervous to drive, while seven in 10 said lacking a licence has caused them to miss important life experiences.