With the passage of time and advancement in technology, the traveling vehicles have been standardized from riding horses to mechanical machines like motorcycles, cars, bikes, etc. Everyone today is willing and enthusiastic to drive away through them, even the youngest brother at the house who is 14, is dreaming to be a rider counting the years when he will be eligible for driving and can get a driving license.
For riding safely and legally, one should know the major steps for applying for a driving license.
Instructions for applying for your driving license:
Before you can start your driving journey, you have to apply for the driving license which is the sign of freedom to ride any type of vehicle on the road in which you are interested. In this article, you will know about the procedure and the importance of having a driving license. In this writing, I will answer some important questions like,
- When to apply for the license?
- How to apply for it?
- What are the requirements in this process?
Indeed, you will learn about everything from very large to very small detail, which will help you out in your driving journey.
When you can apply for a driving license:
Some kids are in a hurry and want an instant provisional driving license, should know that there are some limitations of age for defensive driving.
- He/she must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to apply for the license but he/she will not be able to take diving classes before reaching 17 years of age.
- He/she must be able to read the number plate of any vehicle at a distance of 20 meters. This is the testing of eyesight which made a person eligible for driving.
How you can apply for your first provisional driving license?
You can apply online from the DVLA form. Online completion of the form requires a D1 application form which you can get from most post office branches. You can apply for your provisional driving license if you are a resident of Great Britain and has a valid UK passport.
The recent figures of June 2019 show that more than 10% increase has been recorded from the last three years of people applying for their license online.
These statistics show the popularity of online registration and payment methods. Then, complete your application and payment to DVLA, Swansea, SA991AD. These are some simple requirements for online application.
How to pay for the license?
The fee for getting a driving license depends on the type of license you are applying for. There are two methods which provide the payment method, online payment, and the postal delivery.
The cost of post office delivery is £43 while the cost of online payment is £34 which shows the £10 difference between the two approachable methods. You can pay online by Master card, visa, electron, or delta debit or credit card.
- DVLA will accept cheques or postal orders.
- DVLA can’t accept the post-dated cheques.
The amount is written in words and figures must match with each other.
Applying for driving license by the post office:
Due to some reason if you want to send your application via the post office. Then the following documents will be required and send along with the D1 application form.
- Original documents are needed for the confirmation of identity along with passport-style, color photographs.
- Enter the address in which you have been living for the past three years.
- A national insurance number will also be required in this regard.
- The postal orders are also necessary to attach with the form as the confirmation of the submission of money.
When will you receive your driving license?
After the three weeks of delivery of the application form, your license will be delivered at your home. It may take a longer time if they go for the checking of the details which you have entered to avoid any mishap in the future.
It is a better and wise decision not to drive the car or any vehicle before receiving your lucky charm “provisional driving license”.
Conclusion:
This article has summed up all the vital points for the benefit of people. The availability of a driving license is as essential as a heart and lungs in the body. Your first and main focus before driving a car must be on a driving license. This will open the doors of learning and driving on you in the near future. After receiving the license, you can go for the professional trainer to teach you driving pros and cons.
