driving license

[kimmi]

hi everyone,

just want to ask some help and clarifications with this one..I am currently holding a FLR visa and I wanted to apply for a provisionary driving license will it be possible??

thanks..:D

[KeithD]

Yes....but please warn us when you'll be on the road so we can get off it :icon_lol:

[joebloggs]

yes why not :Erm:

why didn't you apply for one b4 :Erm:

have you a international license kimmi ??

[kimmi]

Yes....but please warn us when you'll be on the road so we can get off it :icon_lol:

Boss..,:doh:doh:Rasp::icon_lol::Hellooo:


yes why not :Erm:

why didn't you apply for one b4 :Erm:

have you a international license kimmi ??

Joe, I wasnt able to apply before because we waited for my FLR and since its ok now and hubby cannot send me everytime to my work because he also have his own job so we decided that I need to get one and I dont have an international license..:Help1:

Ive looked on the DVLA website and it stated there I need to pay £50 and provide proofs of address for at least three years so I also need to provide docs from my address in the PHils. since I am only been here for almost 6 months?:Erm:

[joebloggs]

i see,

well i think you would have to go to your local dvla office, and take your passport - so get it photocopied b4 you go, incase it gets lost :yikes:, a couple of pics of yourself :D, form and the fee.. they will send your passport with your app to the welsh i think to be processed, you should get it back in a week or two,,

[kimmi]

i see,

well i think you would have to go to your local dvla office, and take your passport - so get it photocopied b4 you go, incase it gets lost :yikes:, a couple of pics of yourself :D, form and the fee.. they will send your passport with your app to the welsh i think to be processed, you should get it back in a week or two,,

thank u very very much, Joe..I am really proud to be a member of this forum..:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:

[joebloggs]

oh i think worse than that, you need someone to sign it, a prof, etc.. saying they have known you for 2yrs ??? and they cannot be family/friend etc..

whats why you need to do what i said in my previous post. take your passport, but they send it away...

give them a call kimmi incase its changed, but i'm sure its still the same..

[kimmi]

oh i think worse than that, you need someone to sign it, a prof, etc.. saying they have known you for 2yrs ??? and they cannot be family/friend etc..

whats why you need to do what i said in my previous post. take your passport, but they send it away...

give them a call kimmi incase its changed, but i'm sure its still the same..

thanks for reminding me Joe, about the reference I cannot use a friend or my hubby's friends?:Help1:

ooppss sorry u already told me to give them a ring..:doh:doh

thanks again Joe..:)

[joebloggs]

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leaflets/inf38.pdf

bottom of page 10, if you've been here less than 2 yrs..

looks like the same rules..

[joebloggs]

thanks for reminding me Joe, about the reference I cannot use a friend or my hubby's friends?:Help1:

ooppss sorry u already told me to give them a ring..:doh:doh

thanks again Joe..:)

no you cannot use a friend, as they have to have known you for at least 2 yrs in the uk, and you've only been here 6 months :D and you cannot use friends :D

[sweet_cookie08]

reading this thread made me think.. is it better for me to learn driving while in the Philippines and get an international driving license before going to UK?

[joebloggs]

unless you understand welsh i wouldn't phone them :icon_lol:

:xxparty-smiley-004:

only joking,

like i said goto your local dvla and take the things it ask for .. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[kimmi]

unless you understand welsh i wouldn't phone them :icon_lol:

:xxparty-smiley-004:

only joking,

like i said goto your local dvla and take the things it ask for .. :xxgrinning--00xx3:


I think I will need help of Boss Keith and Mod Rob for welsh translation if ever..:icon_lol::D

again thanks Joe, I will phone them on monday..:Hellooo::Hellooo:

[joebloggs]

reading this thread made me think.. is it better for me to learn driving while in the Philippines and get an international driving license before going to UK?

yes you can drive for upto 1 yr on an international license here , as long as you have the correct car insurance.

but you must pass your uk test within that year or stop driving, driving with an invalid license , without car insurance can get the car crushed, you banned from driving, and worse if it goes to court, there is a small chance it could effect your future app for FLR/ILR or citizenship :yikes:

so don't drive without a license or drive past a year on a international license..

also if you do have a int license, start to study for your theroy test and take driving lessons asap , as it might take you a year to pass your uk one :yikes:

[joebloggs]

I think I will need help of Boss Keith and Mod Rob for welsh translation if ever..:icon_lol::D

again thanks Joe, I will phone them on monday..:Hellooo::Hellooo:

women :doh you don't need to phone them :D, but if you want to check :icon_lol:

good luck with the driving lessons, hope your hubby is not teaching you, he might be your ex soon :doh

:D

[flomike]

wish u luck on ur driving lesson and hope u get a UK license soon:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[sweet_cookie08]

yes you can drive for upto 1 yr on an international license here , as long as you have the correct car insurance.

but you must pass your uk test within that year or stop driving, driving with an invalid license , without car insurance can get the car crushed, you banned from driving, and worse if it goes to court, there is a small chance it could effect your future app for FLR/ILR or citizenship :yikes:

so don't drive without a license or drive past a year on a international license..

also if you do have a int license, start to study for your theroy test and take driving lessons asap , as it might take you a year to pass your uk one :yikes:

thanks Joebloggs.. well, i'll just let my hubby to drive me around then.. hehe. and besides, I enjoyed riding on tubes when i was there for 2 months ..

[joebloggs]

get an international license in the phils, it's pretty easy..


you need to apply for a student license first in the phils, after a month, you can apply for a non professional driving license, and take a theory test, eye test, wee test :D..

then when you have your non pro license you can apply for a international license ..

i hope i got this right, but its worth doing, as you will be able to drive for a whole year, and will make taking your test easier here :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[sweet_cookie08]

get an international license in the phils, it's pretty easy..


you need to apply for a student license first in the phils, after a month, you can apply for a non professional driving license, and take a theory test, eye test, wee test :D..

then when you have your non pro license you can apply for a international license ..

i hope i got this right, but its worth doing, as you will be able to drive for a whole year, and will make taking your test easier here :xxgrinning--00xx3:

OK, will do that. :) thanks a lot. since the visa approval is taking a while lately, i think I will keep my self busy doing things before going there,like driving :D

[kentish]

Hello kimmi,
You better be quick to apply for your provisional licence, pass theory test and practical as well. Starting next month there will be additional 5 or i think more show me and tell me questions examiners ask during practical test.

Good luck but heres' a warning; never let your husband teach you to drive.....

[LadyJ]

I've passed my Theory test & Hazard Perception two months ago. Theory test is very easy (I got 50/50 - pass mark is 43) but the HP is a bit tricky (I got 44/70 - pass mark is 44). There are few free test on the internet you can practise. If you failed either of these test, you'll have to pay and take the exam again, so you must passed the both test.

[patti1227]

reading this thread made me think.. is it better for me to learn driving while in the Philippines and get an international driving license before going to UK?

May I refer you to Automotive Association of the Philippines (AAP) located at 683 Aurora Blvd., QC with tel. no. (02) 723-08-08 for more details. :)

OT:
This thread certainly makes me feel wanting of driving regularly again just like the old days. :bigcry: Started driving when I was 18 but seldom drive now. Sold my old rustic car before making the big move of living and working here in Baguio City. I usually take public jeepney now and enjoying the bumpy ride. :Cuckoo:

Good luck Ms.Kimmi :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[telford]

good luck sis :)

[andypaul]

If you in the UK less than 2 years the DVLA can sign your Photo unless you know a person in a postion stated who knew you in phill or somehow i guess.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_078281


this is mentioned at the bottom

Your nearest DVLA local office staff can help if you have no one to sign your photo, if you have become a resident or returned to the UK within the last two years. They'll sign your photo and complete section seven of the application form.
Your application and original identity documents are then sent to DVLA Swansea for further authentication

[KeithD]

As I told the missus, you'd all better hurry up as the driving test is about to get much harder later this year.

[joebloggs]

If you in the UK less than 2 years the DVLA can sign your Photo unless you know a person in a postion stated who knew you in phill or somehow i guess.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_078281


this is mentioned at the bottom

Your nearest DVLA local office staff can help if you have no one to sign your photo, if you have become a resident or returned to the UK within the last two years. They'll sign your photo and complete section seven of the application form.
Your application and original identity documents are then sent to DVLA Swansea for further authentication

not checked andy, but the person who signs it must be a citizen, as they do random checks on those you give references, and also they must have known you 2 yrs..

and like i said, they will probably send your passport off with your app..

[joebloggs]

As I told the missus, you'd all better hurry up as the driving test is about to get much harder later this year.

tell me about it, 7th time lucky, while taking her test, some :furious3: cut her up, nearly crashing, the misses was pretty shaken up, not my misses fault, driving examiner asked if she wanted to carry on or stop the test :Erm:, misses said no way, knees shaking.. carried on, misses was sure she failed and she passed :xxgrinning--00xx3:

the other 6 times, stupid reasons why she failed, i'm sure many times its was becuase the examiner was in a bad mood :angry: and wouldn't have bothered to give a major mark.

but good luck.. you just have to keep trying.. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

it nearly cost me as much as i had to pay for :censored: visas :D

[KeithD]

it nearly cost me as much as i had to pay for :censored: visas :D
You got it cheap then :Brick:

[joebloggs]

you mean your visa's for your misses didn't cost you £3000 :D

err, in total i would have thought it cost about £1,700 for the tests and driving lessons,, half what i paid for visas a bargin :xxgrinning--00xx3:

but the same amount of stress as the visa process :doh

[alicat]

get an international license in the phils, it's pretty easy..


you need to apply for a student license first in the phils, after a month, you can apply for a non professional driving license, and take a theory test, eye test, wee test :D..

then when you have your non pro license you can apply for a international license ..

i hope i got this right, but its worth doing, as you will be able to drive for a whole year, and will make taking your test easier here :xxgrinning--00xx3:

your absolutely right joe...i have international licence..and now
i need to passed my practical test(finger crossed)

[KeithD]

you mean your visa's for your misses didn't cost you £3000 :D
I mean we've spent over £3000 on lessons :omg:

[joebloggs]

I mean we've spent over £3000 on lessons :omg:

it would be cheaper to hire a polish chauffeur :doh

i was about to try this on the misses

http://www.bath-hypno.co.uk/#/drivingtestsuccess/4520897493

:icon_lol:

[Peanutz]

I have been taking my driving lessons since Oct 07:yikes:

I am getting more confident each day, but still I get panick when I have to stop on hills and roundabouts:bigcry::furious3:

My driving instructor told me that by next month if I heard it right, examiners would actually ask you to follow the road signs while you are taking your driving exam. He will ask you to take him to a place by following the road signs without him telling you where to turn etc.:NoNo:

[kimmi]

wish u luck on ur driving lesson and hope u get a UK license soon:xxgrinning--00xx3:

thank u mate..:) also to sis Pat and Sis Grace..:)


Hello kimmi,
You better be quick to apply for your provisional licence, pass theory test and practical as well. Starting next month there will be additional 5 or i think more show me and tell me questions examiners ask during practical test.

Good luck but heres' a warning; never let your husband teach you to drive.....

:omg::omg::omg: thanks for reminding me,about the additonal things next month and oh btw, don't worry hubby already made it clear that he dont like to teach me and I'd rather go with a professional instructor..he he he:icon_lol:


If you in the UK less than 2 years the DVLA can sign your Photo unless you know a person in a postion stated who knew you in phill or somehow i guess.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_078281


this is mentioned at the bottom

Your nearest DVLA local office staff can help if you have no one to sign your photo, if you have become a resident or returned to the UK within the last two years. They'll sign your photo and complete section seven of the application form.
Your application and original identity documents are then sent to DVLA Swansea for further authentication

thanks for the information, Kuya Andy..:xxgrinning--00xx3:


I mean we've spent over £3000 on lessons :omg:

:omg::omg::omg: just for the lessons, Boss..??:D:doh

[andypaul]

not checked andy, but the person who signs it must be a citizen, as they do random checks on those you give references, and also they must have known you 2 yrs..

and like i said, they will probably send your passport off with your app..

Of course thats what it says allthough worded "live in the Uk on the website":Erm:

But if say the brit spouse had a friend in one of the postions mentioned and had met the non brit spouse in phill for example then they could sign for it.

That or had a non family member they now know here who they knew when they lived in Phil in person.

Not for everyone but worth bearing in mind as many people if they decide to take up lessons after two years here will need to find a person in one of the postions mentioned. As who meets people from day one they arrive in a country?

For example one of my Mates is in the postion where he met my wife years back before she entered the UK and is in a postion mentioned.

A brief meeting the first time but as the ruling stands they have known one another for about four years over two of them in the Uk

The Wife also knows of people who have moved to the UK years ago who knew her when she was younger in Phill. They dont socialise here but still know one another.

Some may have had Brit mates come out for the wedding etc.
But like you say make sure its true as otherwise they could ask to see a stamp they dont have in their passport, and all would be in hot water.

Lets be honest in the past many had doctors sign it who met you for a few mintues if that once.

[ervenescence]

When I applied for my provisional driving license 2 years ago, I remember my references was my bro in law who have known me for less than a year and my teacher in Esol who taught me for just a month. I think it doesn't matter of how long these references have known you as long as you have someone to put in your application that they can contact with.


Kimmi, goodluck to your driving lessons, it might be nerve wracking for the first time but who hasn't felt that? I think it's everybody else. Just be confident, listen to your instructor. You'll get use to it, easy peasy. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[aposhark]

You really have to keep your eyes peeled these days :omg:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/aposhark/speedcamera.gif

[KeithD]

Peeled eye....

[aposhark]

Hi Kimmi,

One thing about driving tests, just NEVER give up.
It is as simple as that!

[joebloggs]

You really have to keep your eyes peeled these days :omg:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/aposhark/speedcamera.gif

the guy in the white shirt, is my old boss from 7 years ago,, who's on the run now :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDVkcoVWPNY

[aposhark]

the guy in the white shirt, is my old boss from 7 years ago,, who's on the run now :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDVkcoVWPNY

Hi joebloggs, why anyone thinks they should drive that fast on normal roads is beyond me. There are people around. Nutter :doh

[Sangoma]

When I exchanged my licence for a UK one, I sent my passport with the application. I sent it special delivery, and enclosed a prepaid and addressed special delivery envelope for its return.
I got the passport back three days later, and my uk licence seven days later.

[kimmi]

hi guys,

just to update this thread and to give some pointers to those filipina who also wanted or planning to apply for a driving license..

1. I searched for the DVLA website and asked them to sent me a D1 Pack ( it is for the Provisionary License - for first time application)

2. When they send u the necessary form, just fill it up and u also need ur passport and marriage license, and 1 passport size picture..and also the £50 fee u can pay thru cheque or postal order..

3. You can apply ur driver's license eventhough u haven't been here in the UK for 2 years.

4. If the picture in ur passport and the photo the u're going to submit is the same, then u dont need somebody to sign the back of ur photo..

5. And then in just one week u can have ur driver's license and get ready for ur driving lessons..:Hellooo::Hellooo::Hellooo::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:

Goodluck and hope it helps..:)

[IainBusby]

you mean your visa's for your misses didn't cost you £3000 :D

err, in total i would have thought it cost about £1,700 for the tests and driving lessons,, half what i paid for visas a bargin :xxgrinning--00xx3:

but the same amount of stress as the visa process :doh

I don't think it's wise to scrimp on the driving lessons. If you have just one lesson a week, it takes up half the lesson just trying to get back into the flow of it and remembering what you've already been taught. My wife passed her theory test the second time around and is having 3 lessons a week. On the first theory test, she got full marks on the questions, but failed on the hazard perception.

She also drives my car from time to time just for extra practise, but she says that the fact that I am nervous (no dual controls) makes her nervous. The lessons are booked and paid for in blocks of 10 for £200, but I think it can be much more expensive in the long run if you scrimp on the lessons and have just one a week resulting in multiple failed tests and many, many more lessons.

She is hoping to take her practical test sometime in late September and she says she is feeling quite confident that she will pass.

Iain.

[andypaul]

hi guys,

just to update this thread and to give some pointers to those filipina who also wanted or planning to apply for a driving license..

1. I searched for the DVLA website and asked them to sent me a D1 Pack ( it is for the Provisionary License - for first time application)

2. When they send u the necessary form, just fill it up and u also need ur passport and marriage license, and 1 passport size picture..and also the £50 fee u can pay thru cheque or postal order..

3. You can apply ur driver's license eventhough u haven't been here in the UK for 2 years.

4. If the picture in ur passport and the photo the u're going to submit is the same, then u dont need somebody to sign the back of ur photo..

5. And then in just one week u can have ur driver's license and get ready for ur driving lessons..:Hellooo::Hellooo::Hellooo::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:

Goodluck and hope it helps..:)


Great post kimmi:xxgrinning--00xx3:

I think number 4 is worth bearin in mind so if you get a new passport to travel make sure you keep a few pictures spare.

Luckily the Wife could ask the local Phill shop owner to sign her photo.
As shop owners are on the list of those allowed to sign.

My Wife sent of her application the other day so london and scotland will soon each have a new learner driver and may I wish you Kimmi a safe and successful time learning as I hope for my Wife:)

[joebloggs]

I don't think it's wise to scrimp on the driving lessons. If you have just one lesson a week, it takes up half the lesson just trying to get back into the flow of it and remembering what you've already been taught. My wife passed her theory test the second time around and is having 3 lessons a week. On the first theory test, she got full marks on the questions, but failed on the hazard perception.

She also drives my car from time to time just for extra practise, but she says that the fact that I am nervous (no dual controls) makes her nervous. The lessons are booked and paid for in blocks of 10 for £200, but I think it can be much more expensive in the long run if you scrimp on the lessons and have just one a week resulting in multiple failed tests and many, many more lessons.

She is hoping to take her practical test sometime in late September and she says she is feeling quite confident that she will pass.

Iain.

i didn't scrimp on the misses driving lessons she must have had 30+ and with the ones just b4 her driving tests, must have had near 45! , and she told me she could drive already, and had been in the phils for many years :doh

if your going to fail the theory, its probably will be on the hazard perception., maybe because you don't know what to expect or do, until your doing the test :Erm:

[andypaul]

i didn't scrimp on the misses driving lessons she must have had 30+ and with the ones just b4 her driving tests, must have had near 45! , and she told me she could drive already, and had been in the phils for many years :doh

if your going to fail the theory, its probably will be on the hazard perception., maybe because you don't know what to expect or do, until your doing the test :Erm:

The Wife has a dvd where you press the remote at the times when you see a hazard.

I think its DVLA approved it also comes with a dvd of software with test questions.

[IainBusby]

The Wife has a dvd where you press the remote at the times when you see a hazard.

I think its DVLA approved it also comes with a dvd of software with test questions.

My missus had the same thing on the computer and she spent hours practising with it, she still failed it the first time.
Iain.

[andypaul]

To be honest the Hazard perception part seems to be like a computer game all about timing a fraction to early or late and you muck up.

I think all those who approve of making the test harder should volunteer to retake the test every 20 or 30 years be intresting how many people give up driving rather than go though all that.
Maybe the quickest and most effective way of reducing congestion going:D

[kimmi]

Great post kimmi:xxgrinning--00xx3:

I think number 4 is worth bearin in mind so if you get a new passport to travel make sure you keep a few pictures spare.

Luckily the Wife could ask the local Phill shop owner to sign her photo.
As shop owners are on the list of those allowed to sign.

My Wife sent of her application the other day so london and scotland will soon each have a new learner driver and may I wish you Kimmi a safe and successful time learning as I hope for my Wife:)

thanks Kuya Andy..and goodluck to ur wife also hope we can pass our theory test and practical test..:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:

btw, hubby bought me the highway code book so I can start reading it but where can I get a DVD or a software for the hazard test??:Erm:

[andypaul]

thanks Kuya Andy..and goodluck to ur wife also hope we can pass our theory test and practical test..:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:

btw, hubby bought me the highway code book so I can start reading it but where can I get a DVD or a software for the hazard test??:Erm:

Umm the Wife got hers from a Workmate so im not sure but it looks just like the same sort of branding as the Highway code.
So i guess one of the big book shop types or if your into amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_/026-6507296-3801248?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=theory+test+kit+dsa

This is the one she has but as ou can see there are several so maybe a good idea to ask others on here what they used.

The wifes out making money while i laze around today so i cant check her latest view on the dvd but she was using it all last sunday afternoon.

But worth looking around also check places like charity shops and ask around as once people pass they tend to be happy to pass them on:)

[kimmi]

Umm the Wife got hers from a Workmate so im not sure but it looks just like the same sort of branding as the Highway code.
So i guess one of the big book shop types or if your into amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_/026-6507296-3801248?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=theory+test+kit+dsa

This is the one she has but as ou can see there are several so maybe a good idea to ask others on here what they used.

The wifes out making money while i laze around today so i cant check her latest view on the dvd but she was using it all last sunday afternoon.

But worth looking around also check places like charity shops and ask around as once people pass they tend to be happy to pass them on:)

that was a fast reply, thanks Kuya Andy..I also just arrive from work while hubby do all the household chores..he he he:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[andypaul]

that was a fast reply, thanks Kuya Andy..I also just arrive from work while hubby do all the household chores..he he he:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Household chores:Erm: is that sleeping,snoozing, eating some food, watching tv and lazing about if so i have done them also:D

[keithAngel]

To be honest the Hazard perception part seems to be like a computer game all about timing a fraction to early or late and you muck up.

I think all those who approve of making the test harder should volunteer to retake the test every 20 or 30 years be intresting how many people give up driving rather than go though all that.
Maybe the quickest and most effective way of reducing congestion going:D

Not as efficient as 50p a litre more fuel tax:rolleyes:

[pennybarry]

get an international license in the phils, it's pretty easy..


you need to apply for a student license first in the phils, after a month, you can apply for a non professional driving license, and take a theory test, eye test, wee test :D..

then when you have your non pro license you can apply for a international license ..

i hope i got this right, but its worth doing, as you will be able to drive for a whole year, and will make taking your test easier here :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Hi Joe, How about if I have my International license but don't know much how to drive. Do I need to apply license here ? Can I use my international? How long? My Thai friend has Int'l and she just drive right away, but not sure if that will be OK.
thanks

[joebloggs]

Hi Joe, How about if I have my International license but don't know much how to drive. Do I need to apply license here ? Can I use my international? How long? My Thai friend has Int'l and she just drive right away, but not sure if that will be OK.
thanks

when you first come to the uk, you can drive for upto a year on an international license, and you need to tell your car insurance company your driving on a international license.

you cannot use a international license after 1yr of when you first came to the uk, if your a resident of the uk, some people think you can go back to the phils or where ever and come back to the uk and drive for upto a year again, you cannot, you have to pass both your theory and practical test before you can drive again.

and driving on a int license after 1yr of first coming to the uk, could get you into serious trouble and its possible it could effect any visa apps you make eg FLR/ILR if you are taken to court and convicted of driving without a valid license and invalid insurance, and your car could be crushed :yikes:

and if you've got a British passport, you cannot drive with a international license in the uk !

[LadyJ]

For those who wants to pass their theory test, I just passed mine 4 months ago for the first time, the theory was easy peasy as long you learn the highway code, the tricky one was the hazard perception, if you click too much you'll score 0, what I did was I left few seconds right after the hazard starts to show then started to press the button.

I scored 44 out of 75 for Hazard Perception and the passing score is 44 and
50 out of 50 for Theory.

Goodluck to all learners!

[KeithD]

I scored 44 out of 75 for Hazard Perception and the passing score is 44!
So you'd only kill 44 out of every 75 pedestrians you hit!!! :Erm: