So for various reasons, I've never had my full G, in fact I let the learners lapse and have nothing at all at the moment. Not that I can't drive a car (though I only have the chance once every couple years), I just don't have the license.
However, I do have a full unrestricted M and have had it for 8+ years now (or 12+... my license history is really bizarre - I had a grandfathered ML that I had to turn into an M 8 years ago).
Now, there's plenty of good reasons to have your G, so you don't need to tell me twice. I don't plan on buying a car unless I have to move out of the city, but if nothing else, but there are a handful of jobs that come up from time to time that require a proper license.
So let's say I did have to get a car and insure it myself. The big question is: Will an insurance company count my 8+ years of motorbiking experience as licensed driving experience? Or will they treat it as if I haven't been an insured driver? I don't think it'll matter for this particular question, but I'm 35 and have a totally clean record.
However, I do have a full unrestricted M and have had it for 8+ years now (or 12+... my license history is really bizarre - I had a grandfathered ML that I had to turn into an M 8 years ago).
Now, there's plenty of good reasons to have your G, so you don't need to tell me twice. I don't plan on buying a car unless I have to move out of the city, but if nothing else, but there are a handful of jobs that come up from time to time that require a proper license.
So let's say I did have to get a car and insure it myself. The big question is: Will an insurance company count my 8+ years of motorbiking experience as licensed driving experience? Or will they treat it as if I haven't been an insured driver? I don't think it'll matter for this particular question, but I'm 35 and have a totally clean record.
