If you want to drive a car or motorbike you must have a valid UK driving licence, road tax and vehicle insurance.
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Legal Obligations of Drivers and Riders
Getting a UK Driving License
Before you get a full driving license, you will need to apply for a provisional licence, and then pass the theory and practical driving tests.
You will need to pay the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) at each stage of obtaining a driver’s license.
You are not legally permitted to start learning to drive until you have a provisional licence. Your first payment of £34.00 (if you pay online) or £43.00 (if you apply by post).
The cost of a theory test is £23.00. If you fail to pass your theory test, the fee is not refundable. If you fail and you want to re-take your test, you must pay again.
Your practical driving test will cost £62.00 (or £75.00 if you want to take it on either a weekend or bank holiday).
If you fail and you want to re-take your test, you must pay again.
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Road Tax
Any vehicle registered in the UK must be taxed if it is being used and/or parked on a public road. The amount of tax you pay will depend on the type of vehicle you own.
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Vehicle insurance
You must have motor insurance to drive on UK roads.
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Making sure your vehicle is safe to drive: MOT
Your vehicle must be checked every year by a qualified mechanic: this test is called an MOT.
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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
Seatbelts
The driver of a vehicle and all passengers must wear a seatbelt.
Children under the age of 12 must use a baby or child seat that is big enough for them to sit comfortably in and is secured to a seat in the car with a seatbelt.
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