Driving age in UK

Is it true that theyre thinking of bumping up the driving age in the UK?

If so, when - just wanting (hoping!) it wont affect me, as im 17 early next year.

Ive been looking into ways of getting around it if it does come into force, such as getting a moped provisional licence - but I dont think that would work as the theory tests are apparently different for the two vehicles.

Any thoughts appreciated.

 

i dont think you mus be worried about policy changes which has not happened yet. even if they do that nothing can be done, you cant change the laws.

 

Laws are changed very slowly, I live in Australia and we have extremely similar government systems so, I HIGHLY doubt it will affect you.

 

i am wondering if they remove the upper limit. Drive as long as you can

 

I started driving about 13 years ago and the rumour of them bumping up the age to 18 was circulating back then. My Sister asked about it a few years later and also my brother and then my cousins. It's just a rumour and can be ignored

Im not saying it will never go up to 18... but after hearing it since I was 16 and I am now 30, I think it's a pile of rubbish

 

I dont think there is an upper limit in the UK.

 

Correct. It's a bit of a joke really - if you're over 70 you have to renew your licence every 2 years or something similar. All you do is tick the box saying 'no medical problems' and you get your new licence.

 

Yeah, I read something saying it will be moved up till 18 for the UK

 

If its going to happen its not going to happen. Probably in a couple of years.

- Prilep

 

OK....Cheers guys!

Some peoples idea of a good joke obviously making younger people worried theyre going to have to wait to drive longer!

 

putting driving age up will be a incredibly stupid thing to do.. im 17 in like 2 months.

Literally all its gonna do is increase drink driving.. while people are still crap and inexperienced at driving as well!

 

If your an HGV driver you have to resit your test at 45 and then every three years after that

 

Hi,
I don't think so that the their is any changest in the age of the driving test in UK.
Its just a rumour. There are currently no such plans - So Stop Worrying!

 

here in the us you have to be 16

 

I don't think there will be an upper limit in the uk

 

Haven't heard anything, but don't understand what this has to do with drink driving Post#11

 

I agree there should be some upper limit also. The sight does gets lesser with time and your reflexes also slow a bit.

 

It may be happen in the next few years.

 

I don't know about UK age of driving

 

to drive in UK you must be atleast 17 years old.
you can apply for the Provisional Licence up to three months before your 17th birthday.
After that you can take your Theory Test once your provisional licence becomes valid.