Getting Started;
You must be at least 17 years old to be able
to drive
Your eyesight - You must be able to read a vehicle number plate at a minimum
distance of 20.5 metres approx 67 feet with letters 79.4 mm (3.1 in). If you
need glasses or contact lens to read the number plate, you must wear them
during the test and whenever you drive or ride.
You must be medically fit to drive (It is a legal requirement to notify
medical conditions which could affect safe driving to
DVLA).
You must hold a valid, signed provisional driving licence before you attempt
to drive on the road. Know the rules on the issue, presentation or display
of driving licences, insurance certificates and tax disc.
The vehicle must be legally roadworthy, has a current MOT test certificate
if over 3 years old, display a valid tax disc, have L plates displayed to
the front and back and properly insured for YOU to drive.
You must wear a seat belt, unless granted an exemption, and see that all the
seat belts in the vehicle and their anchorages and fitting are free from
obvious defects. Ensure children 14 years and under are suitably restrained
by the appropriate restraint or an adult seat belt.
It is very important to learn safe driving practice from the beginning of
your driving career; bad habits are very hard to break. You should get
professional driving tuition from an Approved Driving Instructor.
Practice on many different types of road as you can, in all sorts of traffic
conditions (even in the dark), on dual carriageways where the upper speed
limit applies (You may be asked to drive on such roads during the test,
don't just concentrate on exercises included in the test).
There are various publications on the market to assist you in preparing for
your driving test - The Highway Code is essential reading. It explains the
rules of the road and gives sound advice about best driving practices. Know,
understand and obey it when driving. - Theory test books and CD's, there are
many to choose from, do not go for the cheapest, make sure you buy one that
you can understand.
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