DRIVING LICENCE INFORMATION  

• To apply for your provisional driving licence (Current first licence fee: £50) you need to complete the D1 application form that is available from the DVLA or post offices. You can also apply online at DIRECTGOV. You will need to enclose original documentation confirming your identity, and a passport style colour photograph. You will also need to be able to read a number plate at 20 metres.

• For car drivers, the provisional licence will become valid on your 17th birthday, however you can apply for the licence up to three months before your 17th birthday. You can not take your theory test until your provisional licence becomes valid, although you can book before that time.

• If you have a photo licence, the examiner will take your provisional licence off you when you pass, and your full licence will arrive shortly by post. For those with the older paper licences, you will need to send for your full licence. The examiner will explain how to do this, and will leave all the paperwork with you.

THE NEW DRIVERS ACT (1995)

• Under the new drivers act (1995) your driving licence will be revoked if you build up six or more penalty points within two years of passing your first driving test. You’ll need to reapply for your driving licence as a learner driver and re sit your driving test.any penalty points you gain before

passing your first driving test are taken into account. However, having six or more doesn’t mean your licence will be revoked straight after you pass your test. Gaining further points after passing your test, taking your total to six or more, will mean your licence will be revoked.