Provisional License

FrostedNipple · 2 Jan 2008 at 21:37

How long is it valid for?

Azagoth · 2 Jan 2008 at 21:39

Until you trade it in for a full one. Or it used to be anyway.

tom_e · 2 Jan 2008 at 21:44

10yrs iirc

Dashik · 2 Jan 2008 at 21:53

Usually more than long enough for most to learn to drive. Why do you ask? Are you anticipating any unusual difficulties in learning?

InvaderGIR · 2 Jan 2008 at 21:55

The actual license is as said, some thing like 10, once you take the theory though, you have to take the practical within 2 years, else you have to take it again (the theory).

InvG

FrostedNipple · 2 Jan 2008 at 21:58

Just my friend wanted to know how long the provisional lasted for, incase he goes to uni before taking the test.

I couldn't remember how long my old one was valid for!

BigglesPiP · 2 Jan 2008 at 22:00

10 years, at which point you can apply for a new one, but for the love of god don't.

If you can't pass in 10 years it's time to give up.

West · 2 Jan 2008 at 22:07

I thought they were only Valid for 2? or am I thinking of foreign licences?

JIM_BOB7813 · 2 Jan 2008 at 22:09

West said:
I thought they were only Valid for 2? or am I thinking of foreign licences?

Foreign licences are valid for 1 year IIRC

West · 2 Jan 2008 at 22:11

JIM_BOB7813 said:
Foreign licences are valid for 1 year IIRC

I keep telling my Yank freind at work that she needs to apply for a full British Licence.. she thinks she can drive here on her Texas licence, I still cant believe she hasnt been pulled for it..

FrostedNipple · 2 Jan 2008 at 22:14

BigglesPiP said:
10 years, at which point you can apply for a new one, but for the love of god don't.

If you can't pass in 10 years it's time to give up.

lol, don't worry, i passed first time

read up for why i asked

Dunks · 2 Jan 2008 at 22:19

BigglesPiP said:
10 years, at which point you can apply for a new one, but for the love of god don't.

If you can't pass in 10 years it's time to give up.

Unless you just aquire one for the use of ID, and never intend on learning to drive.

BigglesPiP · 2 Jan 2008 at 22:29

DunK1 said:
Unless you just aquire one for the use of ID, and never intend on learning to drive.

Waste of >£30.

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 2 Jan 2008 at 22:29

West said:
I thought they were only Valid for 2? or am I thinking of foreign licences?

Theory Test Pass Certificates are valid for two years

Glaucus · 2 Jan 2008 at 22:31

BigglesPiP said:
Waste of >£30.

I agree. But only because some places don't accept provisional licenses. If it wasn't for that it would be money well spent.

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 2 Jan 2008 at 23:13

AcidHell2 said:
I agree. But only because some places don't accept provisional licenses. If it wasn't for that it would be money well spent.

Clearly their bouncers don't do competency tests.

OllyM · 2 Jan 2008 at 23:30

markyp23 said:
Clearly their bouncers don't do competency tests.

I noticed today that HSBC won't accept provisional driving licences as ID if you're over 18 - not sure why this is?!

http://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/popups/identification-verification

* Paper - must be a full UK licence. A duplicate licence is acceptable but a provisional licence is not.
* Photocard – a duplicate licence is acceptable. A provisional licence is only acceptable for individuals aged under 18.

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 2 Jan 2008 at 23:44

OllyM said:
I noticed today that HSBC won't accept provisional driving licences as ID if you're over 18 - not sure why this is?!

http://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/popups/identification-verification

Absolutely ridiculous. There is much more stringent testing for the provisional than for the full license...

thecremeegg · 2 Jan 2008 at 23:49

I'm confused - why is a provisional worth less for ID purposes? :confused:

All you do to get a full license is send off your provisional and they send it back a different colour!!

OllyM · 2 Jan 2008 at 23:50

I know, it makes no sense at all! Very daft!