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:
- D4 Medical form - gov.uk website
- GP/Doctor declaration form
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:
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.