Can I drive in the UK? List of designated countries: Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Hong Kong, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland and Zimbabwe. You must ensure that you hold a valid driving licence before driving in the UK. To check your eligibility to drive in the UK, check the Directgov website - introductory information is given below: Holders of licences issued in a European Economic Area country can drive using their EEA licence as long as it remains valid or apply at any time to sit a test to exchange it for a British licence. Holders of licences from designated countries can drive using this licence for up to 12 months from the date that they last entered the UK. In order to continue driving after this 12-month period, you may apply to exchange this for a British licence within five years of becoming a resident here. Holders of licences issued from other countries can drive using their licence or an international driving permit for up to 12 months. You can apply to get a British licence once you have been here for 6 months. There are some exceptions to the above information so it would be advisable to check the permissions for your individual circumstances. The Directgov website has an interactive tool which you can use to check your individual requirements. How can I sit a test for a UK driving licence? If you wish to apply to take a driving test for a UK licence, you must obtain a provisional driving licence. The driving test consists of several different stages: Theory test of the highway code Hazard perception test Practical driving test Eyesight test and vehicle safety checks Further information on the driving test is given here. What are the legal requirements for driving in the UK? Apart from having a valid driving licence, there are other legal requirements which you must meet before you start to drive in the UK – for example, obtaining insurance, paying for road tax for your car and other important requirements. There is some very useful information on these regulations and other information on driving in the UK on the UKCISA website. gla.ac.uk/international/support/frequentlyaskedquestions/drivingintheuk/
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:52:00 +0000
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