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Using 'L' and 'P' plates

You must put an L plate on the front and back of your vehicle so they can be seen easily.

In Wales, you can use a D plate instead.

An L plate or D plate must:

  • have a red L or D on a white background
  • be the right size

You can get up to 6 penalty points if you do not display an L plate or if it바카라 사이트檚 not the right size.

You should take L plates off your vehicle when it바카라 사이트檚 not being used by a learner.

P plates

You can display green 바카라 사이트榩robationary바카라 사이트� P plates to show that you바카라 사이트檝e just passed your driving test. You do not have to display them. You can leave them on your vehicle for as long as you like.

In Northern Ireland you must use for one year after you pass your test.

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Part of Learn to drive a car: step by step

  1. Step 1

    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

  2. Step 2

    1. Apply for your first provisional driving licence 拢34 to 拢43

  3. Step 3

    You need a provisional driving licence to take lessons or practise.

    1. The Highway Code
    2. Taking driving lessons
    3. Find driving schools, lessons and instructors
    4. Practise vehicle safety questions

  4. and

    1. Theory test revision and practice
    2. Take a practice theory test

  5. Step 4

    You need a provisional driving licence to book your theory test.

    1. Book your theory test 拢23
    2. What to take to your test
    3. Change your theory test appointment
    4. Check your theory test appointment details
    5. Cancel your theory test

  6. Step 5

    You must pass your theory test before you can book your driving test.

    1. Book your driving test 拢62 to 拢75
    2. What to take to your test
    3. Change your driving test appointment
    4. Check your driving test appointment details
    5. Cancel your driving test

  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