Amy WinehouseAmy Winehouse is reportedly learning to drive as a motivation for staying away from drink and drugs.

A friend of the singer told the Sun: “Amy’s looking for things to do to keep her away from the temptation of drink and drugs.

“Learning to drive is top of her list. She wants a cute vintage car to drive around her posh new neighbourhood.

“It’s great news for her friends and family - she will have to avoid drink and drugs in order to get behind the wheel.

“But it might not be such good news for the motorists of North London. They should probably be warned to be on their guard.”

The source added that Amy is also keen to keep working out after getting into the habit while on her 10 week holiday in the Caribbean: “She is trying really hard to fill her time with productive things. She having a gym put in [at her new home in the suburbs] at huge expense.

“Amy’s got such an addictive personality that hopefully her gym will become her new vice.

“She used to be totally hooked on working out before she got so deep into drugs.”