Practical Test

Provisional licence:
Before you learn to drive you will need to obtain a Provisional Driving Licence. You can apply for one at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) using an Application Form (Form D1) which is available from your local Post Office. You can also apply online, just click on the DVLA.

Minimum Age:
Currently in the UK you have to be 17 years of age to drive a car, apply for your provisional licence before your 17th birthday to ensure you are ready for your 1st lesson.
(unless in receipt of a full disability allowance, then you can obtain a Provisional Licence at 16 years of age).

Eyesight Requirements:
Before the Practical Driving Test, the examiner will ask you to read the number plate on a stationary vehicle. The distance requirement for the old style number plate (e.g. A635 WYT) is 20.5 metres and 20 metres for the new style (e.g. XY57 FDE).

The Practical Driving Test:
When you go for your Practical Test you must take:-
An appropriately insured and licensed vehicle, displaying L-Plates, that’s suitable for the test.
Your Theory Test pass certificate.
Your appointment letter confirming your test time and date.
Both parts of your photo card licence.

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