Useful facts
In recent years several changes have been made to the test designed to help make people become safer drivers.
These include the introduction of two new elements: new elements:
In recent years several changes have been made to the test designed to help make people become safer drivers.
These include the introduction of two new elements: new elements:
The minimum age which you can legally drive a car on the public roads
is 17.
If you are disabled and in receipt of mobility allowance, the minimum age
is 16.
Until the day you pass the practical part of the Driving Test you are not
allowed to drive on your own.
You will need to apply for a provisional driving licence.
You can apply for a provisional driving licence quickly and easily online or by completing the D1 application form available at most post offices.
The current cost of a first provisional licence is £38.00 (car, motorcycle, medium/large vehicle, minibus/bus). All applications made by filling in the D1 form will also require original documentation to be sent to the DVLA to confirm your identity.
For a complete list of acceptable identity documents please click here.
You MUST NOT drive until you have received this first licence and you have signed it in ink.
Your eyesight must meet a minimum standard. Click here for details.
The Driving Test is split into two parts:
A computerised Theory Test of mainly multiple choice questions together
with a video-based Hazard Perception Test.
A Practical Test of your driving.
You must pass BOTH parts before you can apply for a full driving licence.
For a copy of the DSA Service standards leaflet click here
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Note:
You must pass your Theory Test before you are allowed to apply for your Practical
Test.