You must be at least 17 years old and have a valid Provisional Licence ( you can apply for this a few months in advance) You also need to be able to read a car number plate from a distance of 20.5 metres. To apply for a provisional driving licence, or for any other issues regarding licencing click here www.dvla.gov.uk
This is a very difficult question to answer as everyone is very different. The Driving Standards Agency ( The people who run the Driving test) says on average people that pass the test have had about 40hrs of professional tuition. Obviously if someone has some experience this figure would drop. A good rule of thumb is that most people take on average 1.5 hours for each year of their life, i.e. 20 years old = 30 hours and so on.
We would always recommend that pupils get as much practice as possible in their own car once they have reached a safe and competant level as it will increase confidence and make you feel more comfortable behind the wheel. However, Starting too soon in your own car can prove counter productive not to mention hair raising for your passenger. Ask your instructor who will be happy to give you advice about when he/she feels you are ready to practice in your own car, and remember -we have dual controls- your Parents don't!!! On a serious note: your accompanying driver will need to be at least 21 years old and have held a full licence for 3 years. Make sure you display " L " plates when you drive and have a second rear view mirror for your instructor. Remember to ensure that you have the correct insurance cover, It's not worth taking the risk!
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This will vary depending on the Country issuing your licence the best advice can be found on the DVLA website www.dvla.gov.uk
No, you can take the Theory test at any time. It's best to try and learn the theory while you are taking your practical lessons as this with help you put the information into context better and make learning easier. (Please explore the website for help with this subject.)
Normally You will use your tuition car on the test so you will be used to it.
