Live Unlimited, a new charity set up last year to offer additional support to looked-after children and care leavers in Barnet, launched its Driving Ahead programme in response to the findings of a pilot scheme.
The study - Driving outcomes: learning to drive, resilience and young people living in residential care - showed learning to drive not only boosted looked-after children's self-esteem and confidence, but also improved their relationships with adults and carers.
The trial initiative, carried out by Bristol University and supported by the AA Charitable Trust and Bristol City Council, followed six young people living in residential homes in Bristol.
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