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Motoring

Learning to drive or ride

Vehicles you can drive and minimum ages

Ages, categories and vehicles you can drive

Rules for learner drivers and riders

Make sure you know the age restrictions that apply to the vehicle you want to drive

Choosing a driving or riding instructor

Only a Driving Standards Agency registered approved driving instructor can legally charge you for lessons

Driving eyesight requirements

Before you start to learn to drive make sure you are aware of the eyesight requirements

Driving test fees

Theory and practical driving test fees for all vehicle categories

Applying for a provisional driving licence

Getting a provisional licence for a car, moped, motorcycle, lorry, minibus and bus

Eco-safe driving and riding

New initiatives to show eco-safe driving and riding techniques during your practical test

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