Having a full driving licence is a significant pivotal point in a person's life, as it opens up new opportunities. Below are just a few things you should know before starting your driving lessons...

Before you can drive a car you'll need...

...to be 17 years+ (unless registered disabled (16 years)) and have a signed provisional driving licence for the category of vehicle you intend to drive for manual or automatic.

You can apply for your provisional car licence up to three months before your 17th birthday.

To obtain a provisional licence a person can apply online via the DVLA website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence

or a D1 written application form via DVLA website: http://www.gov.uk/dvlaforms

obtained by post or quicker visit a main Post Office, to ask for a  D1 application form.

If you want to change your photo on your driving licence: http://www.gov.uk/renew-photo-driving-licence

To book your lessons ...

You will need your provisional driving licence before you can take any lessons. It's best to learn to drive with an Authorised Driving Instructor to make sure you meet the grade for both the DVSA standards tests. 

The theory test has to be passed before applying for the practical tests and consists of a hazard perception test and multiple choice theory questions.

For the latest rules and regulations you can use:  http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency   for full information on driving tests.

For online booking: http://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test  & http://www.gov.uk/book-driving-test