England 07/06/2013 – Even if an employee is not specifically required to drive for their work many employers still like them to have a full driving licence.
There is an increasing trend for UK youngsters to put off passing their test. Established driving schools like Way 2 Drive have seen the age at which their pupils start with them gradually go up for about a decade, and in the past two or three years the age has risen even more steeply.
The reasons behind this are varied, but most of the problem is a lack of cash. Whilst the cost of learning to drive has barely changed in the past decade, other costs have gone up considerably.
The cost of owning and running a car has soared, which is not helping matters. However, the biggest cost and practical barrier for young drivers is insurance. For most, a year’s premium is more than the value of the old car they are driving. The fact that even if they pass their test they will not be able to afford to drive appears to be the main reason people are putting taking their test off until they are older.
Why employers want you to have passed your test
This is understandable, sensible even, but these youngsters may be missing out on more than being able to take their friends out. Studies show that employers prefer to employ someone with a full driving licence.
They want to have a workforce that is as flexible as possible. Employing someone who relies on their parents to drop them off and pick them up from work is fine most of the time. The problem comes when a last minute job comes in and the employee needs to stay a bit later. That requires changing what time the parent comes to pick them up, this is not always possible. In those situations, the worker goes home at the normal time and the work remains undone. This is just one example of why employers prefer not to employ people who have not passed their driving test.
Having a full driving licence is an asset. It shows responsibility, an ability to learn and makes potential employers view candidates in a more positive light.
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