How to Apply for Your First Provisional Licence
acclaim would like to help you with your first provisional licence application.
By acclaimdriving team on 13th December 2011 in News
Learning to Drive - Applying For Your First Provisional Licence
Gaining your driving licence is tougher than it has ever been. It is not just a case of passing a short practical test. You have to pass the theory exams, hazard perception test, manoeuvres, and have independent driving skills.
Acclaim will help you to prepare by helping you to apply for your provisional licence and help you to prepare for all of the tests you have to take. Your first step........
Step 1 - How To Apply For Your Provisional Licence
You can apply for your first British provisional driving licence if you:
- are a resident of Great Britain
- can meet the minimum age requirement
- can meet the minimum eyesight requirement
- are currently not prevented from driving for any reason
- can pay £50.00 by MasterCard, Visa, Electron, or Delta debit, or credit card
- have a valid UK passport, or another form of identity
- can provide addresses of where you have lived over the last three years
You can obtain a Provisional Licence application, called a D1 from your local main Post Office, or from us at Acclaim Driving School. Once you’ve sent off your licence application it’ll take about 2-3 weeks for you to receive the licence. You will need a passport photo, proof of identity i.e. a utility bill and there is a £50 fee.
Alternatively you can apply online:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Motoringtransactions/BeforeyouapplyA/DG_10032690
Have ready your documents, a valid UK passport, details of previous addresses up to 3 years and a credit or debit card for £50 fee. Once you have completed the application the DVLA will endeavour to send it to you within 10 days.
You will need to present both the card and paper parts of you licence on your first lesson. If you have lost all, or part of your licence prior to your first lesson you will need to replace this; you can do this online, by telephone, or by post.
Your next step is to book your first driving lesson with acclaim driving school!
Check out our Special Introductary Offers for new pupils now!
