You
cannot start driving lessons until you have received you provisional
driving licence.
The Law states that you must be 17years or over.
All applicants for a first provisional licence are automatically
granted provisional categories B,F,K an P entitlement. (providing
they meet the necessary health conditions).
In the case of 16 year olds, provisional category B cannot be
shown on a licence unless the applicant asks for it to commence on
their 17th birthday or later. If they do not ask for this to be
done, upon reaching the age of 17 they will automatically have
provisional entitlement to drive a vehicle in the category B. This
is known as 'growing entitlement'.
Category B = Motor vehicles with a MAM not exceeding 3500kg
having not more than 8 passenger seats with a trailer up to 750kg.
Combinations of towing vehicles in category B and a trailer, where
the MAM of the combination does not exceed 3500kg and the MAM of the
trailer does not exceed the unladen mass of the towing vehicle.
Category F = Agricultural tractors
Category K =Mowing machine or vehicle controlled by a pedestrian
Category P =Mopeds