Before you start
Find driving instructors who are approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Contact DVSA to check if the driving instructor is qualified.
You need their name and ADI number (if you have it).
DVSA driving test enquiries\
customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 200 1122
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
Most people can start learning to drive when they’re 17.
You need a provisional driving licence to take lessons or practice.
You need a provisional driving licence to book your theory test.
You must pass your theory test before you can book your driving test.
This video shows how the test will work from 4 December 2017.
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.
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