Every driver knows how expensive it is these days just to keep your car on the road, but for young drivers it can be even harder, as the costs of insurance can be a real problem.

Fortunately, there are a few ways to keep premiums down, especially if you go with a provider such as The Co-operative Insurance, who help new drivers get behind the wheel safely and legally – something their fantastic slideshow, of 15 tips for young drivers, exemplifies:

As with any car insurance policy, the make, model, engine size and year of the vehicle will all impact how much it costs to insure. For younger drivers, it is important to keep things simple and not worry about being too flashy or being perceived as cool.

Practical things, such as fitting a smartbox, can really make a different to outlays. Not only that, but good driving habits can be encouraged and bad ones highlighted by using apps that analyse how you drive.

It’s easy to find out more about the different ways you can keep insurance costs down, especially with these handy tips from The Co-operative Insurance. When you have that mastered, you can concentrate on driving and gaining more confidence and experience as you go.