Have you got your provisional driving licence yet? 

While visiting the Colleges across Essex the last few weeks at their Freshers Fairs and speaking with 1000’s of Students we discovered that not everyone knows when is best to apply for your provisional driving licence and how to do this.

Sooooo….. We thought we would put together a quick guide on when and how to apply for your driving licence. 

How and When to Apply for a Provisional Driving Licence?

If you’re eager to get behind the wheel and start learning to drive, the first step is applying for your provisional driving licence. Here’s a quick guide to help you know when you can apply and how to do it.

When Can You Apply?

• From 16 years and 9 months old.
• You can start driving a car at 17 (or 16 if you get the enhanced rate of PIP).

How to Apply

Online (recommended):

• Apply at GOV.UK
• Cost – £34
• Arrives in about 2 weeks

By Post:

• Get a D1 form from the Post Office
• Costs £43
• Takes up to 3 weeks

What You’ll Need

• UK passport or valid ID
• National Insurance number
• Address history (last 3 years)

Once it arrives, you’re all set to start lessons and book your theory test.

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