Learning to drive is a great adventure, however there's lots of important information you need to know before jumping in the car. Here's our guide to help you get started.
HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE?
You can apply for a provisional driving licence when you’re 15 years and 9 months old.
You can start driving a car when you’re 17.
You can drive a car when you are 16 if you get, or have applied for, the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Apply for your provisional driving licence at the official .gov website here
WHAT ARE THE RULES?
You must have a provisional driving licence for Great Britain or Northern Ireland when you’re learning to drive.
You must be supervised when you’re learning to drive a car. This can be by a driving instructor or someone else who meets the rules, for example family or friends.
The car you learn in must display ‘L’ plates.
You can drive at any time, day and night.
You can only drive on motorways if all of the following apply:
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you’re driving in England, Scotland or Wales
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you’re with an approved driving instructor
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the car is fitted with dual controls