Vehicles you can drive

Check if you’re old enough, or have the right kind of driving licence, to drive different kinds of vehicle.

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Part of Learn to drive a car: step by step

  1. Step 1

    Most people can start learning to drive when they’re 17.

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    2. Requirements for driving legally
    3. Driving eyesight rules

  2. Step 2

    1. Apply for your first provisional driving licence £34 to £43

  3. Step 3

    You need a provisional driving licence to take lessons or practise.

    1. The Highway Code
    2. Taking driving lessons
    3. Find driving schools, lessons and instructors
    4. Practise vehicle safety questions

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    1. Theory test revision and practice
    2. Take a practice theory test
    3. Theory and hazard perception test app

  5. Step 4

    You need a provisional driving licence to book your theory test.

    1. Book your theory test £23
    2. What to take to your test
    3. Change your theory test appointment
    4. Check your theory test appointment details
    5. Cancel your theory test

  6. Step 5

    You must pass your theory test before you can book your driving test.

    1. Book your driving test £62 to £75
    2. What to take to your test
    3. Change your driving test appointment
    4. Check your driving test appointment details
    5. Cancel your driving test

  7. Step 6

    You can start driving as soon as you pass your driving test.

    You must have an insurance policy that allows you to drive without supervision.

    1. Find out about Pass Plus training courses