Is Your Eyesight Good Enough To Be On The Road?

Is Your Eyesight Good Enough To Be On The Road?

Is Your Eyesight Good Enough To Be On The Road? It comes as no surprise that good eyesight is crucial for safe driving. Your vision is key to responding quickly to potential hazards, judging distances, and reading road signs. If it’s poor, not only is your life in...
Penalty Points (Endorsements)

Penalty Points (Endorsements)

New drivers Your licence will be cancelled (revoked) if you get 6 or more points within 2 years of passing your test. Points on your provisional licence Any penalty points on your provisional licence that haven’t expired will be carried over to your full licence when...
Automatic Car Driving Licence to a Manual

Automatic Car Driving Licence to a Manual

How do I upgrade my automatic car driving licence to a manual? If you passed your driving test in a manual vehicle, you’re qualified to drive in both manual and automatics. However, if your test was taken in an automatic, you probably hold a Category B Auto licence,...
Driving Licence Categories

Driving Licence Categories

To drive a particular type of vehicle, you need an ‘entitlement’ for that category on your driving licence. You can check online to see what vehicles you can drive. Your entitlements may have additional restrictions. Check the restriction codes for your driving...
DriverCheck is registered under BS ISO/IEC 27001:2013

DriverCheck is registered under BS ISO/IEC 27001:2013

DriverCheck is registered under BS ISO/IEC 27001:2013 International Standard for IT Security Techniques and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) SO/IEC 27002:2013, Information technology — Security Techniques — Code of practice for information security...
Provisional Driving Licence

Provisional Driving Licence

How can I get a provisional driving licence? completed on the DVLA Online, and is a quick and easy process. To qualify for a provisional licence you must: Be at least 15 years and nine months old Be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away Provide an identity...
Using a Foreign Driving Licence in the UK

Using a Foreign Driving Licence in the UK

Can I use my foreign driving licence in the UK? The rules surrounding international driving licences are complicated, and the outcome is dependent on a number of factors. If your driving licence wasn’t obtained in the EU or a designated country, you must apply for a...