Motorists may be breaking the law with a learner in the driver's seat

Motorists who supervise learner drivers might be risking their own licenses due to a widespread ignorance of the rules governing informal practise sessions on the public road.

An AA/Populus survey discovered that many experienced drivers were not aware that using a mobile phone or failure to wear their glasses whilst in the passenger seat was illegal when a learner was behind the wheel.

The motoring organisation said that practise with friends and family could provide invaluable experience of the road, but that some of those supervising failed to realise that the law considers them to be in control of the car.