If it helps, this is part of my "Research Doc" I've been putting together for my move. It's information collected over some different sites but mostly off of the GOV.uk site and it contains what was relevant/important to me (there may be additional info on the gov site that is important to your case).
1.) Get Provisional License https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving/driving-licences Get provisional driver's license. -- Visa date must be for more than 185 days/6 months.
Provisional License is good for 10 yrs.
1.) Need your BRP (biometric residence permit) card (unless you have a British Passport) -
https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits 2.) Need a National Insurance Number =
https://www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number It will be on the back of your BRP (biometric residence permit) card. If not, you need to apply by phone for a National Insurance number. National Insurance number application line open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm):
Telephone: 0800 141 2075
3.) Get a Government Gateway ID =
http://www.gateway.gov.uk/ (May not be necessary)
Info you’ll need to set up your account: Your name
Your date of birth
Your National Insurance number
Your email address
When you register, you need to pick at least one service you want to use through the Government Gateway. Not quite sure why… It’s just the way it is! Once you pick one, the department that offers that service will need to confirm you are who you say you are. Once they’ve done this, you’ll receive an activation code by email or through the post.
If it’s being sent via snail mail, you should expect to receive your code within seven days. It will be faster by email. Once you receive the code, you need to enter it on the Government Gateway website using the instructions that come with the code.
4.) Go to the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency website and apply online. -
https://motoring.direct.gov.uk/service/DvoConsumer.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=FAP&_nfls=false You will need to enter: -- Your name
-- Current Address
-- Additional addresses for the last 3 years
-- Phone #'s
-- Marital Status
-- Mother's Maiden Name
-- Place of Birth
-- National Insurance Number
-- UK Passport #
And pay £34.00.
2.) Once you have Provisional License then you can take the written test. https://www.gov.uk/theory-test https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test Cost: £23
There are 2 parts to the test:
1.) multiple-choice questions -
https://www.gov.uk/theory-test/multiple-choice-questions 2.) hazard perception - a video test about spotting hazards on the road -
https://www.gov.uk/theory-test/hazard-perception-test You book and take them as a single test. You must pass both parts to pass the test.
Multiple-choice questions You have 57 minutes to answer 50 multiple-choice questions.
Hazard perception test Before you start the hazard perception test, you’ll be shown a video about how it works.
VIDEO You’ll then watch 14 video clips. The clips:
-- feature everyday road scenes
-- contain at least one ‘developing hazard’ - but one of the clips features 2 developing hazards
You get points for spotting the developing hazards as soon as they start to happen
What a ‘developing hazard’ is A developing hazard is something that would cause you to take action, like changing speed or direction.
Example : A car is parked at the side of the road and isn’t doing anything. It wouldn’t cause you to take action, so it’s not a developing hazard.
When you get closer, the car’s right-hand indicator starts to flash and it starts to move away. You’d need to slow down, so it’s now a developing hazard.
How the scoring works You can score up to 5 points for each developing hazard.
To get a high score, click the mouse as soon as you see the hazard starting to develop.
You don’t lose points if you click and get it wrong. However, you won’t score anything if you click continuously or in a pattern.
You only get one attempt at each clip. You can’t review or change your responses.
Pass mark and test result You’ll get the result at the test centre after taking the theory test. You must pass both parts to pass the test.
Test part Pass Mark Points Available
Multiple-choice questions 43 50
Hazard perception 44 75
If you pass: You’ll get a letter with a pass certificate number at the test centre. You need this when you book and take your driving test.
https://www.gov.uk/driving-test If you fail: You’ll get a letter at the test centre. It’ll tell you which parts you didn’t score enough points on so you know what to practise.
You must book and take the full test again, even if you passed one part this time.
https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test You have to wait at least 3 working days before taking your test again.
3.) Book your driving test https://www.gov.uk/book-driving-test Cost: £62 weekdays, £75 evenings (4:30pm +) & weekends
Before you start You need your:
-- UK driving licence number
-- credit or debit card
-- driving instructor’s personal reference number if you want to check they’re available
You can check the cost of your driving test before you start.
https://www.gov.uk/driving-test-cost You must have lived in England, Wales or Scotland for at least 185 days in the last 12 months before the day you take your test.
What to take to your test You must take:
-- your UK driving licence What happens during the test There are 5 parts to the driving test:
-- an eyesight check
-- ‘show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions
-- general driving ability
-- reversing your vehicle
-- independent driving
The test is the same for both manual and automatic cars.
How long the test lasts You’ll drive for around 40 minutes.
Eyesight check You’ll have to read a number plate from a distance of:
-- 20 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate
-- 20.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate
New-style number plates start with 2 letters followed by 2 numbers, such as AB51 ABC.
You’ll fail your driving test if you fail the eyesight check. The test will end.
‘Show me, tell me’ questions You’ll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions known as the ‘show me, tell me’ questions.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions/car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions You’ll be asked the:
-- ‘tell me’ question at the start of your test, before you start driving
-- ‘show me’ question while you’re driving
Your general driving ability You’ll drive in various road and traffic conditions, but not on motorways.
The examiner will give you directions that you should follow. Driving test routes aren’t published, so you can’t check them before your test.
Pulling over at the side of the road You’ll be asked to pull over and pull away during your test, including:
-- normal stops at the side of the road
-- pulling out from behind a parked vehicle
-- a hill start
You might also be asked to carry out an emergency stop.
Reversing your vehicle The examiner will ask you to do one of the following exercises:
-- parallel park at the side of the road
-- park in a parking bay - either by driving in and reversing out, or reversing in and driving out (the examiner will tell you which you have to do)
-- pull up on the right-hand side of the road, reverse for around 2 car lengths, and rejoin the traffic
Independent driving You’ll have to drive for about 20 minutes by following either:
-- directions from a sat nav
-- traffic signs
The examiner will tell you which you have to follow.
They’ll set the sat nav up for you. You can’t use your own sat nav.
If you can’t see traffic signs If you can’t see a traffic sign (for example, because it’s covered by trees), the examiner will give you directions until you can see the next one.
Going off the route The examiner won’t give you a fault for taking a wrong turning.
They’ll help you get back on the route if you do.
If you make mistakes during your test You can carry on if you make a mistake. It might not affect your test result if it’s not serious.
https://www.gov.uk/driving-test/driving-test-faults-result The examiner will only stop your test if they think your driving is a danger to other road users.
Driving test faults and your result There are 3 types of faults you can make:
-- a dangerous fault - this involves actual danger to you, the examiner, the public or property
-- a serious fault - something potentially dangerous
-- a driving fault - this isn’t potentially dangerous, but if you keep making the same fault, it could become a serious fault
Pass mark You’ll pass your driving test if you make:
-- no more than 15 driving faults (sometimes called ‘minors’)
-- no serious or dangerous faults (sometimes called ‘majors’)
If you pass your test The examiner will:
-- tell you what faults you made, if any
-- give you a pass certificate
-- ask you if you want your full licence to be sent to you automatically - give the examiner your provisional licence if you want to do this
If you don’t pass The examiner will tell you what faults you made.
You have to book another test and pay again. You have to choose a date at least 10 working days away. [/list]
