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..

[KeithD]

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

[kimmi]

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

Boss..,

yes why not

why didn't you apply for one b4

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..

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?

[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 , a couple of pics of yourself , 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 , a couple of pics of yourself , 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..

[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?

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

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]

yes why not

why didn't you apply for one b4

have you a international license kimmi ??

[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]

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

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

[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

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

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 ..

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

[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 ..

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

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

[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 ..

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

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

[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 ..

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

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

[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. 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.

Good luck Ms.Kimmi

[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.....

[kimmi]

wish u luck on ur driving lesson and hope u get a UK license soon

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.....

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

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...ence/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..

I mean we've spent over £3000 on lessons

just for the lessons, Boss..??

[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.

[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...ence/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

[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...ence/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..

[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"

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.

[aposhark]

Hi Kimmi,

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

[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]

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 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 , misses said no way, knees shaking.. carried on, misses was sure she failed and she passed

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

but good luck.. you just have to keep trying..

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

[KeithD]

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

You got it cheap then

[joebloggs]

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

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

but the same amount of stress as the visa process