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Start your journey.....
Driving is an invaluable life skill that can open up many opportunities, providing levels of freedom for both working life and leisure.
To start driving for the first time, you must apply for and hold a valid provisional driving licence for Great Britain or Northern Ireland. To do this please contact the DVLA in Swansea. You may apply online, in person or by post. This can be done up to 3 months prior to your 17th birthday or at any time thereafter.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence
It is also important to ensure that you have reasonable eyesight before you drive. Whilst there is no formal test required, it may be useful to see an optometrist if you are in any doubt, although a simple check will be sufficient for most. The legal requirement is that you are able to read a new style number plate from a distance of 20 metres, or an old-style number plate from a distance of 20.5 metres.
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To make your life easier, below are the links to book both your Theory Test and Practical Test.... Remember, you cannot book your practical test without having passed your Theory Test!!!​
