Not many people know this but you can apply for your provisional driving licence up to three months before your 17th birthday. This can be done online through the Directgov website or with the D1 form that you can pick up from your local post office; you will need a passport or other forms to confirm your identity.

Getting your provisional driving licence is the very first step in learning to drive and it is recommended that you train with a qualified driving school in Lincoln or your local area. Booking a driving instructor is the best and quickest way of passing your test, but you can practice driving with your family or friends as long as they are over 21 years old and have held a full driving licence for 3 years; you must also be insured on the car you wish to practise in.

If you choose to practise in a friend or family member’s car, the car must be roadworthy and properly taxed and tested, you must also display learner stickers on both the front and back of the vehicle.

You do not have to worry about these things when you book your lessons with a driving school in Lincoln, as the car will be fully tested, you will automatically be insured on the car and you will receive expert driving advice.