Tony Dobson Driving Instructor

Getting Started With Tony Dobson Driving Instructor

The minimum age is?

17, is the minimum age that you can legally drive a car on public roads in the UK. There has been some speculation about raising the minimum age to 18 but this is currently under review by the government and no decision has yet been made.

If you are not 17 and want to practice on private land, that's ok just remember that supermarket car parks are classed as public roads. If you are disabled and receiving mobility allowance you can start at 16.

Your Lessons and Practice

Regular, structured lessons are the best way to learn to drive. Once you have built up your confidence you may want to practice with friends and family as this can be an excellent way to continue learning and increase your driving experience.

Remember:

• The supervising driver must be at least 21 and held a full driving licence for at least 3 years. They must be insured to drive the vehicle
• You must be insured to drive the vehicle
• The vehicle must have a current MOT certificate
• The vehicle must have a current tax disc
• The vehicle must display 'L' plates on the front and rear and they must be clearly visible. When you are not driving the vehicle the 'L' plates must be removed

Your Eyesight

There is a minimum standard for driving so it maybe worth checking your eyesight is ok. Make sure you can read a vehicle registration plate from the minimum distance. If you need glasses or contact lenses you must wear them when you are driving.

You must be able to read a number plate in good daylight from a distance of 20 metres (66 feet or 5 car lengths)