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Applying  for a Provisional Licence
Theory and Practical Driving Test
Recommended Books

Applying  for a Provisional Licence

To apply for your licence you need:

• To be 16 yrs 10 months of age
• A valid UK Passport or a passport size photograph signed by an approved person and an acceptable form of identification.
• A D1 (formerly D750) application form.
• The fee.

Send your completed D1 application form together with the fee, your passport or signed photograph and identification to:
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1AD.

Your licence will usually take up to 15 working days to arrive, if it doesn't you can telephone the DVLA on
0300 200 1122.

Theory and Practical Driving Test

The theory test is made up of two parts; a multiple choice section and a Hazard Perception test. The multiple choice bit is delivered using a touch screen computer and mouse, while the hazard perception test records your responses through the use of a computer mouse button.

You'll need to pass both parts to successfully complete your theory test. If you pass one part and fail the other, you'll fail the whole test, and will have to take both parts again.

The Practical test will last about 40 minutes. Throughout the test your examiner will be looking for evidence you've reached an overall safe standard of driving, as you carry out both general and specific manoeuvres. You can make up to 15 minor driving faults and still pass the test, but 16 or more minor faults results in a fail. However, if you commit just one serious or dangerous fault, you'll fail the test automatically.

You must bring the following items with you to the test. If you don't, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) may refuse to carry out the test and you may lose your fee -

• The appropriate theory test pass certificate.
• Your appointment letter confirming your test time and date
• Both parts of your photo card licence. If you don't take both parts of your licence, your test will not take place and you'll lose your fee
• If you have an old-style paper licence, you must take your signed driving licence and separate approved photo identification with you

Eyesight Check - Before you do any driving you'll be asked to perform an eyesight check. Followed by vehicle safety questions. Finally, you'll be tested on your general driving ability, including two reversing exercises.

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Recommended Books and CDs

K2A can provide you all recommended books & CDs.

		The Highway Code It contains all of the rules and regulations that relate to driving in the UK. It is essential reading for all learners. For more information Click here.
		The Official Theory Test for car Drivers and the Highway Code (By DSA) This is a official book which includes all the questions & explains the answers.
		Hazard Perception CDs There are 2 CDs available, with full of unique Hazard Perception practice video clips.

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