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If you have decided that you would like to learn to drive then the first thing you must do is apply for your provisional driving licence. Once you are over the age of 17 it is legal to learn to drive. It is a very easy process to apply for your provisional driving licence. You can get an application form from your local post office or you can download one from the DVLA website.

You will need to complete the application form and send it to the DVLA along with an original birth cert or passport and a colour passport photo. You must also include the chargeable fee. Providing there are no problems, the DVLA aim to have your licence back to you within two or three weeks. You will receive a photo card and an A4 paper counterpart. Keeping both parts safe is crucial as they both make up your licence. When you take your driving test you will have to present both parts of your licence to the tester. Your test will be cancelled if you fail to bring both parts of the licence with you.

Once you have your provisional licence you can begin your driving lessons. There are however, limits to the type and size of car that you are permitted to drive. A provisional licence holder can also only drive in the company of a full licence driver who is 21 years or older and has held their full licence for three years or more

It is essential that any car being driven by a provisional licence holder is insured and displaying the learner signs in the proper place. You can eliminate any of this hassle by paying for a qualified driving instructor instead. But once you have your provisional driving licence you are ready to go.

It doesn’t matter what driving license you hold, if you are looking for a job that entails driving your future employers may want to check you have a license . Driving licence verification is an issue you should take care about. Never try to apply for a driving job without the appropiate license because you will be found out.