You can start learning to drive when you are 17.
First you will need to apply for a Provisional Driving licence which you can do 3 months before your 17 th birthday.
You can apply online – visit DirectGov . Or you can obtain the form D1 from your local Post Office. (Allow about 3 weeks for your application to be processed) so start early!
Eyesight Requirements
You must be able to read the new style number plates from a distance of 20 metres (66 feet). If you need to wear glasses (or contact lenses) you must wear them at all times whilst driving. For more information - click here
Driving in Great Britain on a Foreign Licence
If you are a visitor, resident or student in Great Britain (GB) and still have a driving licence issued in the country you have come from, there are certain conditions that affect how long you can drive, and what you can drive in Great Britain. For more information and to find out whether you need to take a GB driving test, you can follow this LINK (click here) to the Directgov website.
DVLA - Driver Licensing Enquiries – click here
Please follow this LINK (click here) for contact details.
More information regarding learning to drive on DirectGov |
