To get the Full Driving Licence, we first need to get the Provisional Driving Licence. Once we have the provisional licence, we need to pass the theory test first, followed by the driving test. So this will be the line of action.
- Get the provisional driving licence.
- Start studying for the theory test.
- Start taking driving lessons.
- Pass the theory test.
- Pass the driving test.
Once you pass the driving test, you will get the full driving licence.
Eligibility for Applying for the Provisional Licence
- You must be 17 years or older.
- You must have your visa valid for more than 6 months.
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Procedure for Applying for Provisional Licence
There are two ways of applying for the Provisional Driving Licence.
- Online.
- Via Post Office.
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1. Online
Go to the official DVLA website and click on Start Now. You will be asked a few questions about yourself and asked to pay a fee of £34 by MasterCard, Visa, Electron, Maestro or Delta debit or credit card.
Once you submit the online form, the same form will be printed by the DVLA and sent to you via post-mail in a week or so. You will be asked to attach a passport-size picture to it and your original BRP and send it back to the DVLA via post-mail.
You will receive your provisional driving licence and your BRP in the mail in a week or so.
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2. Via Post Office
You can go to your local post office and ask for the Provisional Driving Licence application form. This will be the exact same form that can be found online. You will follow almost the same procedure as above.
a) Fill the form.
b) Attach a passport-size picture.
c) Attach your original BRP.
d) Attach a £43 cheque or Postal Order.
e) Send it to the DVLA via post-mail.
The only difference between this service and the online service is that you will have to attach a £43 cheque or Postal Order. The postal order can be easily made from the local post office.
You will receive your provisional driving licence and your BRP in the mail in a week or so.
Useful Link
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I drive my car on the provisional licence?
When you have your provisional licence you can drive on all roads except for motorways.
You must be supervised when you’re learning to drive a car. This can be by a driving instructor or someone else who meets the rules, eg family or friends.
The car you learn in must display ‘L’ plates.
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Haha. You’re very kind. Thank you! 🙂
The post office procedure takes less time but now it costs 43 BGP (I’ll edit this in my blog post).
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Sure. All the best! 🙂
Your blog is very useful. I just wanted to ask that if i get international driving license from Pakistan then can i drive in uk for a year without getting a provisional license
Yes, you can. But the cost of insurance will be higher.