Driving lessons Loughborough - Getting Started

Before you can legally start learning to drive on the public roards you must be in possession of a valid UK provisional driving licence. 

Your licence will need to be checked by your instructor on the first driving lesson.

You should apply for your first provisional driving licence online or by completing a D1 application form, which is available from the DVLA form ordering service or from most main UK post offices. You must be a resident of Great Britain and meet the minimum requirements for age and eyesight.

Click this link to view information about the minimum age requirements.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence

Click on this link to view information about the standards of vision for driving.

https://www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules

The completed application form should be sent to DVLA, you will also need to include original documents to confirm your identity, a colour passport style photograph and the current fee.

You can apply for your provisional driving licence up to three months before your 17th birthday but it will only be valid when you actually reach your 17th birthday. You will not be able to take driving lessons on a public road or take your theory test until then.

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