Getting your provisional licence
The application form (Form D1) can be obtained from the Post Office or you can apply online from the ‘Direct Gov’ site
Getting your Provisional Driving Licence is the first step towards your full driving licence. There are certain requirements you need to meet to enable you to successfully apply:
You are a resident of Great Britain
You meet the minimum age requirement
Your eyesight is of the necessary standard
There is no reason why you are being prevented from driving.
You can pay by credit or debit card (for online application)
You have a valid UK passport or another formal form of identity
You can provide addresses of where you have lived over the last three years
The Theory Test
The theory test is made up of two parts; the multiple choice part and the hazard perception part. You need to pass both parts to pass the theory test. Once you have passed the theory test you can then apply to take your practical driving test.
You can get further details from the Theory test section on the Direct Gov site.
You can also book the theory test online from the booking section on the same site
Your Practical Test – The Big Day!
The final step to obtaining your full driving licence is the practical test. Once your driving skills have reached a suitable level, and providing you have passed your theory test in the last 2 years, you can then look to get your practical test booked. How far in advance this needs to be done will vary depending on the number of others applying at the same time but this will be discussed with you when appropriate.
A new ‘independent driving’ section of the practical test was introduced in October 2010. During this section of the test, you will be asked to follow signs to a particular location to see how well you deal with driving without direction from the examiner.
For more information regarding the practical test and to book your practical test please go to the official site.