The minimum age for a UK provisional licence is 17. You will need this before you can start taking lessons. Any car that you drive before passing your test must display L-plates front and rear.
There are Rumours of the minimum driving age going up to 18 in the UK.
You can apply for a moped provisional licence when you are 16, but you have to take and pass the CBT test before you are allowed on the road. More
If you want to learn to drive a large goods vehicle (LGV) or a bus or coach (PCV) you have to have a full driving licence for a car and you have to be over 21 years old. More
If you are receiving Disability Living Allowance at the higher rate your provisional licence can come into effect when you are 16.
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First things first. Everyone needs some sort of licence, otherwise you can't take to the road even under instruction. You can apply for your licence up to 2 months before your licence is due to start.
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