Before you start learning to drive, you need a valid provisional driving licence.

You don’t need to pass any exams or driving tests to apply for your first provisional licence.

To apply, you must:

Fees are set by DVLA and may change. Check GOV.UK for the latest information.

Most learners can start driving a car at 17 years old, although some people can start at 16 under specific disability-related rules.

Start your application through the official DVLA service.

There is no minimum number of driving lessons required by law.

The number of lessons you need depends on your experience, confidence and progress.

At Ahmed Driving School, our instructors help you develop the skills needed for safe driving and prepare for your practical driving test.

You will practise junctions, roundabouts, parking, reversing, road signs, speed control and hazard awareness.

The UK car theory test has two parts:

Multiple-choice: 50 questions. You need at least 43 correct answers to pass.
Hazard perception: 14 video clips. You need at least 44 out of 75 points to pass.

You must pass both parts to pass your theory test.

You can prepare using the Highway Code and official DVSA learning materials.

4. Take Your Practical Driving Test

The UK practical driving test has four main parts:

Eyesight check: Read a vehicle number plate from the required distance.
Show Me, Tell Me: Answer two vehicle safety questions.
General driving: Demonstrate safe driving, including independent driving for 20–35 minutes.
Reversing: Complete one of the manoeuvres selected by the examiner.

Your test will assess how safely and independently you drive.

Your instructor will help you prepare for the skills and situations you may face.

The Four Steps to Getting a License