Before you learn to drive, you must apply for a provisional driving licence. If you already hold a valid full driving licence and want to add a higher category, you must first apply for provisional entitlement in the category you require.
You can apply for your provisional driving licence by completing the DL1 application form which is available from main Post Office branches. Do not send cash, bank notes or blank postal orders with your application; the DVA can't be held responsible if they go missing.
If you currently hold a valid full licence and want to add provisional entitlement to drive large vehicles, minibuses or buses, you must complete the DL2 application form and the DLM1 medical report form. These are available from main Post Office branches.
The DLM1 must be completed by a doctor and you should make sure that all the relevant questions are answered. The doctor will normally charge you for completing the report and those registered for VAT are also required to charge the current rate on top of their fee. Following a change in driver licensing regulations, anyone who is under insulin control for their diabetes or has diabetes treated by tablets in the Sulphonylurea or Glinide class, may apply for or renew vocational entitlements to drive categories C1, C1E, D1, D1E, C, CE, D or DE.
There are three stages you need to go through when applying for or renewing the vocational entitlements shown above.
Details of these stages can be found at the link below:. If you are applying for a passenger-carrying vehicle entitlement PCV , that is minibuses or buses, a Basic Disclosure Certificate is also required. Further information on the Basic Disclosure Certificate is available at the link below:. The driving licence fee includes the return of your identity documents where applicable by second class post. If you would like your supporting documents returned by secure delivery, include the right pre-paid Royal Mail Special Delivery envelope with your application.
DVA aims to deliver your driving licence to you within three weeks of receiving your application. It may take longer if your health or personal details have to be checked.
You need to wait for your new licence to arrive before driving. Trending searches Where is my nearest branch? Other services. Applying for a provisional driving licence.
Apply online. Apply using a D1 form Include a passport-sized photo, your ID documents and application fee. Request a UK driving licence application D1 form You can pick one up in participating Post office branches.
Complete the form correctly If you need some help filling the form out, use the guide leaflet INF1D that comes with it. Pay for it The amount payable is listed on the back of the D1 form. We recommend sending it by Special Delivery, especially if valuable documents are inside. Find your nearest participating branch Use our branch finder tool to find where you can pick up a D1 form. Sorry the postcode you entered does not seem to be valid. Alternatively, you can fill in a D1 form from your local post office and send it by post.
Once you have obtained your provisional driving licence you will be able to learn to ride a moped or light quad bike from the age of When learning to drive you must always display L plates on both the front and rear of your car and the person supervising you must sit in the front passenger seat. You can also carry other passengers.
Your provisional driving licence will last for 10 years. But keep in mind you only have two years from the date you pass your driving theory test to take your practical driving test.
After all, the chances of a learner driver being involved in an accident are higher due to their lack of experience, so insurers push up prices to cover themselves.
But they will need to be prepared for a premium increase. Third-party cover is the minimum legal requirement. It will only cover you if you damage or injure another person, their vehicle or their property. Fully comprehensive covers all of the above, but also covers damage to you and your car following an accident. Some insurers offer short-term learner driver policies. Depending on the insurer, you take out cover for as little as two hours to up to six months. Paying a higher voluntary excess —this is the amount you must pay towards the cost of any claim you make.
In other words, the amount of the excess will be deducted from any claims payment you receive. A higher excess usually equals lower premiums, but make sure it is still realistic and that you will be able to afford repairs or other costs.
Always make sure the person who does most of the driving is the main driver, not the named driver. Telematics or black insurance — with this type of cover, a device will be installed in your car to monitor your driving habits, such as braking, steering and speed. Your examiner will usually arrange for your provisional driving licence to be sent off to the DVLA for you and it will then be upgraded to a full driving licence.
You should receive your updated photocard within three weeks, but you can still drive in the meantime — providing your car is correctly taxed and insured. I've been writing about personal finance issues for many years across a wide range of websites, magazines and newspapers.
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