A quick guide to the key steps in the process to become a licensed driver in the UK.
Confirm you’re able to begin the process
Prerequisite: Most people can start learning to drive when they’re 17 years of age.
Requirements for driving legally
Get your provisional licence
Apply for your first provisional driving licence
Learn to drive
Prerequisite: Before you can begin taking driving lessons or practicing driving, you need to get your provisional driving licence.
Find driving schools, lessons and instructors
Practise vehicle safety questions
Study for your theory test
Theory test revision and practice
Theory and hazard perception test app
Book & pass your theory test
Prerequisite: Before you can book your theory test, you need to get your provisional driving licence.
Book & pass your driving test
Prerequisite: Before you can book your driving test, you need to pass your theory test.
Start driving!
You can start driving as soon as you pass your driving test.
Remember, you still need an insurance policy that allows you to drive without supervision.