Do you want to get your driving licence as fast as possible?
Or you already know how many lessons you need to take and how long it will take to get your driving licence. After you’ve chosen a good driving school, you’ll want to know when you can start your driving lessons.
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Do you need a provisional licence to take driving lessons?
Yes, you do need a provisional license before taking driving lessons.
This means you can’t take driving lessons yet while you wait for your provisional licence.
Before you can take your first driving lesson, your instructor will ask you to show your provisional licence.
Tips to get your provisional licence as fast as possible.
The DVLA is said to process thousands of driving licence applications every day.
Applying for a provisional licence sometimes doesn’t go as we think such as sometimes your provisional licence doesn’t arrive on time.
We recommend applying for your provisional licence immediately if you meet the requirements.
What do you need for a provisional licence?
Age Requirement:
You can apply for a provisional licence at 15 years and 9 months old.
Materials required by DVLA:
- Your UK passport number (a passport that expired within the last 12 months can be used for this service)
- Your National Insurance number if you know it.
- You may also have to provide addresses where you’ve lived over the last 3 years.
After obtaining your provisional license You can learn to drive a car and take a test at 17.