You can apply for a provisional driving licence in Great Britain at age 17 (16 for a moped). To drive a car you need a full driving licence, valid motor insurance, an up-to-date Vehicle Excise Duty (often called road tax), and an MOT certificate showing the car is roadworthy if it is more than three years old. Driving without these is a criminal offence.
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Drivers from outside the UK can usually use their existing licence for up to 12 months after becoming resident. After that you must apply for a UK licence, either by exchange (for many countries) or by passing the UK theory and practical tests.
The handbook treats driving as a privilege that comes with civic responsibilities: keeping the car insured, obeying speed limits, never drinking above the legal alcohol limit, and stopping if you are involved in an accident. The exam may ask the minimum driving age (17 for a car) or what documents are required by law.
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