Application for a provisional licence

About this requirement

In Great Britain, you can apply for a provisional driving licence when you are 15 years and 9 months old, and usually start driving at 17. Northern Ireland allows application up to two months before 17, but driving and theory tests start from 17. Special provisions apply for disabled drivers and benefit recipients. A provisional licence is required before learning to drive.

Sources and evidence

• Apply for your first provisional driving licence - GOV.UKExternal source ↗