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Module 1: Full licence eligibility and requirements

Getting your full licence

6 minLesson 1 of 1 Awaiting expert reviewLast reviewed: 29 September 2026

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What you will learn

Know which requirements apply to you for a full licence, based on today's date.

  • Current requirements
  • Announced changes from 25 January 2027
  • Where to check

Current system

How it works

Under the current system you must hold your for a minimum period (18 months if you're under 25, or 12 with an approved advanced course; 6 months if you're 25 or over, or 3 with a course) and then pass the full licence practical test.

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From 25 January 2027

How it works

has announced that from 25 January 2027 you won't need a practical test to get a full car licence. Under-25s will hold a for 12 months (with 6 months added each time they get ), and over-25s for 6 months. Advanced driving courses will no longer shorten the restricted period.

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Knowledge check

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Question 1 of 2Original practice question

According to 's announced changes, what happens to the full licence practical test from 25 January 2027?

Summary

  • Until 24 Jan 2027: minimum restricted period + full test.
  • From 25 Jan 2027: no full test (announced).
  • Check before applying.

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