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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.
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It's not always easy to find someone who will teach you for free - car-owning friends and family members often turn unusually quiet on the subject. But if you do persuade a driver to teach you, they must be 21 or older and have held a full EC licence for at least three years. There are books available on how to teach a new driver.
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At first, before you become confident with steering, gears and clutch, avoid driving in heavy traffic. Instead, find a secluded, open space.
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If you can afford a professional instructor, it is by far the best route to your licence. You won't need to worry about damaging the car (the school will be fully insured), and trained, experienced instructors tend to be calmer, better teachers. The cars are usually fitted with dual controls, so your instructor can take charge of the brakes and clutch if need be.
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Before your test
Before you take your test, it can appear the most nerve-wracking experience of your life. But after you've passed, you'll wonder what all the fuss was about. So don't panic: you are almost certainly capable of learning to drive safely and smoothly.
Practice some driving theory questions by trying the Driving Standards Agency's online Mock Test and see how well you would do.
Even if you're an experienced driver, you may be surprised to learn that you don't know all the rules of the road. When did you last look at the Highway Code?
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