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Learning to Drive
This page provides information about
learning to drive, including:
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.