You need a provisional licence before
you can start learning to drive on UK roads. This section tells you how to get
one.
THE FORMS
D1
Get a copy of form D1
Application for a driving licence and Form D750 Application for a
photocard licence from a post office, and complete all
relevant sections. Enclose your fee (£29.00) and send it off to DVLA,
Swansea. The full address is shown on the application forms.
D750
HIGHWAY CODE ....
You can
order a Highway Code (price £1.49p) with an application for your first
provisional licence.
You really must have a copy of the Highway Code. It's the
learner driver's bible!
WHEN and HOW LONG ?
Allow at least 3 weeks for your licence to arrive,
longer if your medical history will need to be checked by the DVLA. You can
apply for your licence up to 2 months before its start date.
REMEMBER ....
You cannot drive until you receive your
licence, and you must sign it before driving.
DON'T FORGET TO SIGN IT!
FURTHER ADVICE ....
Advice from the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing
Agency) about driving licences is contained in form D100, available from major
post offices.
You can also
telephone the Customer Enquiries Unit at DVLA on 0870 240 0009 between 08.00
and 20.30 Monday to Friday and 08.00 to 17.30 on Saturday. If you need to write
to DVLA, the address is DVLA, Swansea, SA6 7JL.
For further information on Driving Licences you
can go to the DVLA website at ... http://www.dvla.gov.uk/
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