Nicola Sturgeon is celebrating after finally passing her driving test.

The former First Minister achieved the goal “at the tender age of 53” on her very first try.

She hopes it will prove “it’s never too late in life to do something new” as she shared the news with followers on Instagram.

Her post read: “So this happened today - at the tender age of 53, I passed my driving test (first time!!).

“I couldn’t have done it without my brilliant instructor, Andy MacFarlane of Caledonian Learner Driver Training.

“It was really important to me, as a 53 year old former FM, not just to have an excellent teacher but someone I could trust and feel comfortable with - Andy was all of that and more!

“The whole experience has taken me well out of any notion of a comfort zone, but hopefully proves that it’s never too late in life to do something new.”

Followers were quick to share their support and congratulations on social media.

One person said: “Absolutely love this - congratulations Nicola!

“As a 50 year old whose business is not doing too well, it’s time to get out of my comfort zone too and do something new. Thank you for continuing to inspire me!”

A second person said: “Well done Nicola. Certainly gives you so much freedom.”

A third person said: “Beats the 5 attempts it took me, well done!”

A fourth person said: “You have proved that you are never too old! Well done Nicola!”