To drive in the UK you must be at least 17 years old, and hold a valid driving licence of a category suitable to the vehicle you want to drive. Driving licences from other countries can be used in the UK only for a certain period of time, which varies depending on where your licence...
To apply for an IDP you must be 18 years or over, and have a valid UK driving licence. An IDP can’t be issued to a provisional licence holder. Related links Driving in Europe Country by country Driving in France Driving in Europe for the first time Driving offences abroad Hiring...
Driving in France is a dream, but beware of on the spot fines! We help you navigate French roads with ease, revealing the essential regulations you need to know about.
Back in August, I started the process of exchanging my British driving licence for a French one and, as promised, I’m taking you through the process with me in real-time. Here’s the latest. First things first: I applied for my French licence...
An International Driving Permit is a permit that allows you to drive in countries where a UK licence alone is not sufficient. Find out More Do I need an international driving permit? If you hold a UK driving license and plan to drive in these countries USA, Brazil and Japan you will requ...
And it's been building slowly over the last few years. Just five per cent of newly qualified drivers passed with an automatic-only licence in 2021, but the next year, that almost trebled. Numbers haven’t been finalised for the last 12 months, but the best maths bods from...
Europe’s second largest country. In order to rent a car in Spain you must be at least 21 years old and have held a full driver’s licence for one to three years depending on the company. It isn’t usually possible to pay with cash so a credit card is necessary as well as a ...
Most likely the series died thanks to the sport’s lack of international appeal, which is fair enough, although quite why gamers in France, for example, wouldn’t relish the uniquely British opportunity to sling a Vauxhall Vectra around a rainy Thruxton or Donington Park, we really don’t ...
Animals on the road can be a major hazard. Kangaroos in Australia, wild boar in France, monkeys and other primates in southern Africa… you never know what’s going to jump out at you. When roads aren’t that well-traveled, animals don’t fear them as much. ...
For those heading to France, motorists need breathalyser kits and may need a clean air permit stickers – otherwise known as a Crit’air sticker – which is a legal requirement in some regions. Brush up on the law. Before entering a country, take the time to familiarise you...