{"id":422,"date":"2011-09-01T18:30:55","date_gmt":"2011-09-01T17:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/live-red-driving-school.pantheonsite.io\/?p=422"},"modified":"2019-12-18T17:56:11","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T17:56:11","slug":"10-steps-to-pass-your-test-step-1-applying-for-your-provisional-licence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/2011\/09\/10-steps-to-pass-your-test-step-1-applying-for-your-provisional-licence\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Steps to Pass YOUR Test \u2013 Step 1: Applying for your Provisional Licence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"191\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/live-red-driving-school.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/DVLA-Application-form.jpg\" alt=\"DVLA Application form\" class=\"wp-image-424\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It all starts here<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaining your driving licence is tougher than it has ever been. It is not just a case of passing a short practical test. There are theory exams, hazard perception tests, mechanical demonstrations, manoeuvres, independent driving and that does not include the paperwork and revision that you will need to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So to help all new pupils we are going to take a step by step route through applying learning and passing your driving tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we begin our 1o step series with&nbsp;<strong>Applying For Your Provisional Licence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply for your first British provisional driving licence if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>are a resident of Great Britain<\/li><li>can meet the minimum age requirement<\/li><li>can meet the minimum eyesight requirement<\/li><li>are currently not prevented from driving for any reason<\/li><li>can pay \u00a350.00 by MasterCard, Visa,&nbsp;Electron or Delta debit or credit card<\/li><li>have a valid UK passport or another form of identity<\/li><li>can provide addresses of where you have lived over the last three years<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can obtain a Provisional Licence application, called a D1 from your local main Post Office. Once its sent off it\u2019ll take about 2-3 weeks for you to receive it. You will need a passport photo, proof of identity i.e. a utility bill and there is a \u00a350 fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively you can apply on&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/provisionallicence_applyonline<\/a>. Be aware that&nbsp;&nbsp;you will need a valid UK passport, details of previous addresses up to 3 years and credit\/debit card for \u00a350 fee. Once you have completed the application they will endeavour to send it back within 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to present both the card and paper parts of you licence on your first lesson. If you have&nbsp;lost all or part of your licence prior to your first lesson you will&nbsp;need to replace this; you can do this online, by telephone or by post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next Step &nbsp;\u2013 Choosing the right Driving Instructor.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It all starts here Gaining your driving licence is tougher than it has ever been. 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