Useful information about learning to drive in the UK.
This page has direct links to the .gov.uk Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency website, which provides a lot of useful information about learning to drive.
1. Check you’re allowed to drive
Most people can start learning to drive when they’re 17.
2. Get a provisional licence
3. Driving lessons and practice
You need a provisional driving licence to take lessons or practice.
- The Highway Code
- Taking driving lessons
- Find driving schools, lessons and instructors
- Practise vehicle safety questions
4. Prepare for your theory test
5. Book and manage your theory test
You need a provisional driving licence to book your theory test.
- Book your theory test £23
- What to take to your test
- Change your theory test appointment
- Check your theory test appointment details
- Cancel your theory test
6. Book and manage your driving test
You must pass your theory test before you can book your driving test.
- Book your driving test £62 to £75
- What to take to your test
- Change your driving test appointment
- Check your driving test appointment details
- Cancel your driving test
7. When you pass
You can start driving as soon as you pass your driving test.
You must have an insurance policy that allows you to drive without supervision.