Driving age!??

Question

Is it true that next april, the driving age limit will be 18!? Meaning that all people turning 17 after April the 1st will have to wait an extra year to start learning to drive?

Or is this just a rumour? After all there is nothing on the DVLA website about any changes...yet.

Answer 1

lol isnt april the 1st a hint?

Answer 2

it is a Myth

Answer 3

I also have heard this rumour, dont know if there is any truth in it but they say there is no smoke without fire

Answer 4

i've been hearing this rumour for 3 years now. if it was happening then more people would be aware of it and it'd be on the DVLA website. if you're having driving lessons, ask your instructor.

i think the driving age is going to be bumped up to 18 at some point, but not this year.

Answer 5

Should be 22 yr to drive

Answer 6

well the date april 1st sorta gives a hint, maybe someone was fooling with you

Answer 7

There is nothing to say the age will be changed in the direct.gov.uk website.

Minimum age you can take a test

You can take your theory test once your provisional licence becomes valid.

Normally, for car drivers, the earliest date your provisional licence can become valid is your 17th birthday, however you can apply for the licence up to three months before your 17th birthday.

So, if you apply for your provisional licence before you are 17 you will still have to wait until your birthday before you can take your theory test.

For more information about applying for a provisional licence, please click on the link below.

Answer 8

well what state r u talkin bout? it changes from state to state

Answer 9

It may be just a rumor.............check with your local Police Dept............and just wait............I mean, what can you do about it if it does happen.............hurry up and wait?

I think it would be a great idea. More young people would survive their first year of driving that way!

Answer 10

They are tying to pass the law but to this date nothing has been changed.