How To Apply For A Provisional Driving Licence
If you have decided that you would like to learn to drive then the first thing you must do is apply for your provisional driving licence. Providing you are over the age of 17 you can legally learn to drive. It is a very easy process to apply for your provisional driving licence. You can either go onto the website of the DVLA to get an application form or you can get one from your local post office.
There are a number of items which should be included with the completed application for when sent to the DVLA such as original proof of identification and a passport photo. There is a fee for a provisional driving licence and this should be included too. Problems notwithstanding, you should receive your provisional driving licence within two to three weeks. You will receive a photo card and an A4 paper counterpart. Keeping both parts safe is crucial as they both make up your licence. When you take your driving test you will have to present both parts of your licence to the tester. If you do not have both parts of the licence with you on the day of your test, it will be cancelled.
As soon as you have your provisional licence you can start to learn to drive. There are however, limits to the type and size of car that you are permitted to drive. A provisional licence holder can also only drive in the company of a full licence driver who is 21 years or older and has held their full licence for three years or more
It is essential that any car being driven by a provisional licence holder is insured and displaying the learner signs in the proper place. Paying for a qualified driving instructor can eliminate the hassle of making sure the family car is insured and displaying learner signs. But once you have your provisional driving licence you are ready to go.
It is irrelevant what type of driving license you currently have, if you are searching for a driving related job your future employer is within their rights to check what type of license you have . Driving licence verification is something that should be taken seriously. Make sure you always hold the appropriate driving license before applying for a particular driving job.
