PROVISIONAL

Use the links below to find out more about applying for a provisional licence

www.dvla.gov.uk

www.dsa.gov.uk  

Before you start to drive, you must:

• Hold a valid, provisional driving licence for Great Britain or Northern Ireland
• Make sure that any vehicle you drive is roadworthy and properly taxed and insured

HOW OLD MUST I BE

Normally, for car drivers, the earliest date your provisional licence can become valid is your 17th birthday, however you can apply for the licence up to three months before your 17th birthday.

So, if you apply for your provisional licence before you are 17 you will still have to wait until your birthday before you can take your theory test. 

HOW TO GET A PROVISIONAL LICENCE

You can apply for a provisional driving licence from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).  The application form (D1) can be obtained from your local Post Office.

PROVISIONAL FEE

First Provisional - £45.00