Learner drivers turn to YouTube and TikTok to cut costs - but instructors warn of risks

Learner drivers are using YouTube and TikTok videos to supplement or replace paid driving instruction, according to reports from 2026. Some learner drivers report reducing costs through self-study via social media platforms, while driving instructors have identified instances of incorrect driving techniques and safety information circulating on these platforms. The accuracy and safety standards of informal online instruction differ from certified driving instruction.

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