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Clear answers to the most common questions about UK driving licences, tests and costs.

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You can apply online at gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence (£34) or by post using form D1 (£43). You must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to apply online.
A provisional licence arrives within 1–3 weeks. Getting a full licence depends on how quickly you pass both the theory and practical tests. Most learners take 45–50 hours of professional lessons on average.
Yes, for up to 12 months from when you become a UK resident. After that, you must exchange your foreign licence or apply for a UK one.
Provisional: £34 online / £43 by post. Theory test: £23. Practical test: £62 (weekday) or £75 (evenings/weekends). Driving lessons are an additional cost.
You need a valid UK passport (for online applications), your National Insurance number, and a UK address. For postal applications, you can use other identity documents such as a birth certificate.
50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes (pass mark: 43/50) plus 14 hazard perception video clips (pass mark: 44/75). You must pass both sections on the same day.
The DVSA recommends an average of 45 hours of professional lessons plus 22 hours of private practice. This varies based on individual progress.
You can rebook the test after 10 clear working days. There is no limit to the number of attempts, but you will need to pay the test fee each time.
If you pass your test in an automatic car, your licence will be restricted to automatic vehicles only. To drive manual cars, you must pass a further test in a manual vehicle.
Apply online at gov.uk/replace-lost-stolen-damaged-driving-licence or using form D1. The fee is £20 either way.

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