A NEW website has launched to improve learner drivers' motorway safety in the run up to the law change next week.

The change in law on June 4 will mean that for the first time learner drivers will be allowed to have motorway driving lessons with an approved driving instructor.

To help learners, an online hub has launched in a bid to boost their confidence and test their skills and knowledge.

Highways England have supported the creation of the hub, which features a series of free instructional learning modules.

It is also aimed at improving the driving skills of all motorists, whatever age or level of experience.

The hub can be accessed at drivinghub.co.uk with courses ranging from safety checks, reading the road and more.

Richard Leonard, Highways England head of road safety, said:

"We’re looking forward to helping the motorway drivers of tomorrow to develop new skills and get invaluable practical knowledge and experience of using motorways thanks to this law change.

"To help instructors and learners prepare we have worked with our partners to set up these really valuable free resources and I’d urge people to log on and take a look.

"It will help everyone, not just learner drivers, be safer on our roads."