Clent School of Motoring

A Driving School of excellence

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Dec 05: There has been a lot of rumours about increasing the legal age to be able to learn to drive to 18 years old, as far as I am aware the government has no intention of doing this at the present time.

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Legal Requirements...

TO BE ABLE TO LEARN TO DRIVE YOU MUST

  • Be at least 17 years old.
  • Be able to read in good daylight (with glasses or contact lenses, if you normally wear them), a motor vehicle number plate at 20.5 metres (about 67 feet) or with the newer style number plate at 20 metres (66 feet).
  • Hold a signed valid provisional driving licence.
  • Be medically fit to drive
  • The vehicle you drive must be legally roadworthy, display a valid tax disc, and has a current test certificate if over three years old.
  • The vehicle must be properly insured for its use.
  • You must display L-plates or D-plates in Wales, to the front and rear of the vehicle.
  • You must be supervised by a person who is - at least 21 years of age, and holds a full EC/EEA licence for the category of vehicle being driven, and has held that licence for three years.
  • You must wear a seat belt, unless exempted, and make sure that all seat belts their anchorages and fittings in the vehicle are free from obvious defects.
  • Ensure that any children under 14 years of age are suitably restrained by the appropriate restraint or adult seat belt.
  • Be aware of the legal requirements to notify medical conditions which could affect your safe driving. If a vehicle has been adapted for a disability, ensure that all the adaptations are suitable to control the vehicle safely.
  • Know the rules on the issue, presentation or display of - driving licences, insurance certificates, tax discs.

DRIVING FOR THE DISABLED

  • Be at least 16 years old
  • In receipt of Full Mobility Allowance
  • May need to be assessed at an assessment centre
  • On the right are some useful links