how do i apply for a uk provisional license?
requirements
to be at least 15 years and 9 months old
be able to read a number plate from 20 meters away (roughly 5 cars length)
have been given permission to live in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) for at least 185 days
It costs £34 to apply online for your UK provisional license.
after you apply
DVLA will send you a confirmation email once you’ve applied.
Your licence should arrive within one week if you apply online. It may take longer if DVLA need to make additional checks.
how much it costs
It costs £34 to apply online.
You can pay by MasterCard, Visa, Electron or Delta debit or credit card.
how old do i have to be to drive a car (category b) ?
You normally need to be 17 years old to learn how to drive a car.
You can learn to drive a car and take a test when you’re 16 if you get any of the following:
the “mobility part” of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) at the higher rate
the “mobility component” at the higher rate of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children and have applied for PIP - you must be receiving DLA before you turn 16 to be eligible