UK Requirements for Driving a Car

What is the minimum age required to drive a car or motorcycle in the UK?

• 16 years old

• 17 years old

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

What must you pass to get a UK driving licence?

• A written test only

• A practical test only

• A driving theory test and a practical driving test

• An eye test

How long is a UK driving licence valid after the age of 70?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

What must a newly qualified driver in Northern Ireland display for one year after passing the test?

• A 'P' plate

• An 'L' plate

• An 'R' plate

• A 'D' plate

If you have a driving licence from a country in the European Union, how long can you drive in the UK?

• 6 months

• 12 months

• As long as your licence is valid

• 2 years

What must you do if you have a driving licence from a non-EU country and want to drive in the UK for more than 12 months?

• Get a UK full driving licence

• Renew your foreign licence

• Take an eye test

• Register with the DVLA

Where must your car or motorcycle be registered if you are a resident in the UK?

• At the local police station

• At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

• At the post office

• At the local council office

What must you have if your vehicle is over three years old?

• A valid MOT certificate

• A new driving licence

• A vehicle registration document

• A road tax disc

It is an offence to drive a car in the UK without...

• a full driving licence

• valid motor insurance

• paying road tax

• a valid MOT Test Certificate

• Vehicle Registration

How often must a vehicle over three years old be taken for a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test?

• Every six months

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every three years