
1st of all you need to have a provisional driving licence, you can apply for one from the age of 16, provisional licence forms are called D1 forms and are available from most Post Offices. You need to include 2 passport photo's as all provisional licences are now issued with a photo card licence. You need to be 17 or over to begin driving lessons. You must be capable to read in nice daylight a vehicle number plate with letters 79. 4mm (3. 1 in) high at a minimum distance of 20. 5 metres, if you need glasses or contact lenses to do this, you'll need to wear them while driving.