Back to FAQ pageDriving in Great Britain
Students from a European Community Country.
Students who hold Community licences may dive cars and motorcycles in Great Britain for as long as their licence is valid or until the age of 70. Those who do not hold a licence must have been studying here for at least 6 months prior to taking the test or applying for a full licence.
Students from a Non-Community Country.
Students who hold a non-Community driving licence or an International Driving Permit may drive here for up to 12 months.
Those who hold a licence from a designated country* may apply to exchange this for a British one up to 5 years after becoming a resident here. Students who do not hold a licence, or whose licence was not issued in a designated county, will need to apply for a provisional licence and then pass a driving test. They will be able to take a test and obtain a full licence once they have been in GB for 6 months.
*Designated Countries are Australia, Malta, Barbados, New Zealand, British Virgin Islands, Republic of Cyprus, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Canada, Monaco, Republic of Korea.
The nearest local Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre to the school is in Luton. Contact details are as follows:-
DVLA Local Office
2 Dunstable Road,
Luton,
LU1 1EB
Telephone - 0870 240 3515