Getting Around

Skip to navigation

Car insurance

Picture of a boy driving

Buying your first car is a big step - find out about car insurance.

Read 'Car insurance' in full

Car basics: documents

Picture of a girl

Thinking of buying your first car? Find out how to go about getting the right documents.

Read 'Car basics: documents' in full

Getting around: the basics

Graphic for getting around

Trains, taxis, trams and buses. Public transport is cheap and it has less harm on the environment. Find out how to get around.

Read 'Getting around: the basics' in full

5 Things u need2know

  1. Public transport is an affordable alternative to running a car and it's also environmentally friendly.
  2. Cars are a convenient way to get around, but there's a lot to think about before you get one such as what kind of car you need, insurance, MOT and car tax. It can also be expensive to maintain.
  3. If you're unsure about how to get to your destination there are lots of websites dedicated to route planning. Visit AA, Google Maps or TFL to find out how to get from A-Z.
  4. You could get fined if you don't buy the right ticket before you travel on public transport.
  5. All new buses and trains now have to be built in a way that gives people with a disability more accessibility.