Learning to Drive
This page provides information about learning to drive.
Before you
start
Before you can start learning to drive you will need to be at
least 17 years of age and must hold a current provisional driving
licence. Details of how to apply for a provisional licence are
available
here.
Once you have a provisional licence you will need to identify
a suitable driving school or instructor. Advice and information is
available from the
Driving
Standards Agency.
Whilst learning to drive
A wide range of resources can be found from your local
library, including books and videos.
A copy of the highway code will be very useful. These are
available from most book stores.
Practising for your theory test will also help. Again, books
of tests are available, or you could try this
online test. You can gain
help and support with all aspects of learning to drive on Driving
Innovation's new driving forum. Chat privately to other learners or
get your questions answered by experts. For free access
register here.
Once you've
passed
The
DVLA (Driver and Vehicle
Licensing Agency) website has details on how to apply for your
driving licence and how much it will cost.
The
AA site provides useful information on
buying and selling cars as well as driving. If you are getting your
own car, you will need to get your car
taxed and
registered and
also arrange for appropriate insurance cover.
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