2. New driver applications

Before you apply

Make sure you:

  • Are 21 or older
  • Are allowed to work in the UK
  • Have had a UK driving licence for at least 12 months

What you need to apply

You will need:

  • Your current UK driving licence
  • Your passport, if you have one
  • Proof that you are allowed to work in the UK
  • Your National Insurance number
  • A recent passport-style photo

If you have lived outside the UK for more than 3 months in a row since turning 18, you will also need to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.

You will need to get a DBS check and a driving licence check, which you can apply for through the TaxiPlus website.

You must also complete a Group 2 medical, which includes a D4 medical form and a GP/Doctor declaration form. Both forms must be taken together to your GP or doctor for completion:

New driver appointments

The next new driver appointment is May 2026.

Once you have all the required documents, please register your online application below, by creating an account with us:

Register

Driver Training and Knowledge Test

All applicants must attend a Driver Awareness Training course. After the training, you will need to take a Knowledge Test.

The test has 20 multiple-choice questions, and you will have 1 hour to complete it.

The questions are based on what is covered in the training and include:

  • Basic numeracy skills
  • Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
  • Customer care skills
  • Highway Code
  • Licence conditions and policy
  • Road signs

Guidance 

Dual Driver Licences are issued for a period of 3 years unless otherwise approved.