Driving lessons and learning to drive

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Taking driving lessons

Anyone you pay to teach you to drive must be either:

  • a qualified and approved driving instructor (ADI)
  • a trainee driving instructor

You can find your nearest driving instructors.

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  • a pink badge if they바카라 사이트檙e a trainee

You can report someone to DVSA if they charge for driving lessons and are not a qualified driving instructor or trainee.

Driving lessons

There바카라 사이트檚 no minimum number of lessons you must have or hours you must practise driving.

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    Most people can start learning to drive when they바카라 사이트檙e 17.

    1. Check what age you can drive
    2. Requirements for driving legally
    3. Driving eyesight rules
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  7. Step 6

    You can start driving as soon as you pass your driving test.

    You must have an insurance policy that allows you to drive without supervision.

    1. Find out about Pass Plus training courses