Here are a few questions frequently asked by new drivers. If anything you would like to know is not covered here, please do not hesitate to contact us on 07876 715339 or by clicking here: Contact




When can I start learning to drive?
  • You can start learning to drive at any time from your 17th birthday, provided you have a valid Provisional Driving Licence. You can apply for the licence up to 2 months before your 17th birthday, if you wish to begin lessons as soon as you are old enough. If you do not have a Provisional Driving Licence, please click here to apply: Provisional Licence

What should I do if I have lost either the paper part or the photocard part of my Provisional Driving Licence?
  • If you have lost either part of your Provisional Driving Licence, you should apply for a replacement as soon as possible. You will not be able to take either your theory test or your practical driving test without both parts of your licence. For more information or to apply for a replacement, click here :Replacement License

Can I practice driving with a friend/relative between lessons?
  • Yes you can, provided the person accompanying you is at least 21 years old and has held a full driving licence for at least 3 years. You must also ensure you display L plates on the car, and check that you are covered by the cars insurance to drive the car.

If I am supervising a learner driver, will my licence be affected if the learner breaks road traffic laws?
  • Yes. Part of the role of a supervising driver is to enable the learner driver to make safe and responsible decisions while driving. Supervising drivers should ensure that the learner fully understands the traffic laws before taking them on the roads. The supervising driver is judged to be in control of the vehicle; as a result mobile phone, insurance and drink drive laws all apply to the supervising driver as if they were driving the car.

If I am supervising a learner driver, can I leave the L plates on my car or do I have to remove them once the learner has finished the lesson?
  • You cannot keep the L plates on the car once the learner has finished driving. These plates are for learner drivers only and enable other drivers to alter their behaviour accordingly. The use of L plates by non-learner drivers is an offence and you can be pulled over for their incorrect use.

Once I've passed my practical driving test, is it compulsory to display the green P plates on my car?
  • No, it is not compulsory to display the green P plates. It is advisable that you do display them to inform other drivers that you have just passed your test; hopefully they will give you more room and time to manoeuvre.
 







 
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