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04
Jun 15

Off Road Driving Practice For Under 17s and The Law


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As the law currently stands, the minimum age requirement to apply for a UK provisional licence is 15 years and 9 months. The provisional licence is issued and managed by the DVLA and is a requirement for those who want to learn to drive. However, learning to drive at a younger age can have many benefits, which is why many independent organisations have started offering off-road driving practice to the under 17s. The laws about driving under the legal age requirement can sometimes be blurred, so we’ve decided to break it down simply for you.

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28
May 15

Young Person’s Guide To Applying For A Provisional Licence in the UK


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Before you can take to the road and begin your driving lessons, you’ll need to own a provisional licence. A provisional licence currently costs £50 and can be applied for using a D1 form or via the GOV.UK website. To help you understand the process, rules and restrictions, we’ve put together a simple guide to applying for a provisional licence in the UK, but first here are 3 key things you should know:

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