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To learn to drive in the UK you need a provisional driving licence.
Applying for your first licence can take 2 to 4 weeks
Costs £50 (April 2012) see link for up to date prices
Renewal A provisional licence is valid until you are aged 70, but can be renewed for free after this time subject to answering some health questions. The Photocard licence needs to be renewed every 10 years.
IMPORTANT - To take any theory or practical driving test you will need both parts of your licence. The plastic and the paper part. Many students think they can just throw away the paper section - Don't do it!!
If you lose one section it can take upto 3 weeks to get a replacement and has caused many students to lose their driving test fee.
Replacing lost or stolen licences.