Driving licence

What to do if you lose your driving licence

If you have lost your UK driving licence, you can apply for a new one online. It's a simple process – and a replacement licence costs £20.

Most Brits think they would pass their driving test again today

Some 70 percent of drivers think they could pass their practical driving test again tomorrow, but confidence about the theory test is lower.

Number of older drivers reaches record levels

The UK now has nearly six million drivers aged over 70 on the roads, with the oldest licence holder aged 108.

More provisional drivers caught without insurance, reveals DVLA

DVLA data shows that unlicensed drivers and provisional licence holders account for a large number of those caught without insurance.

Doctors warn against rushing driving licence medical tests

With over 200,000 driving licence medicals outstanding, including urgent HGV tests, the British Medical Association wants safety put first.

UK ex-pats could need an International Driving Permit for Europe

Now that the UK has left the EU, those with older paper driving licences may need an International Driving Permit to travel on the continent.