From foreign licence to legally on the road.
Exchanging your driving licence at the DVLADesignated countries can swap their licence for a UK one without a test — everyone else has 12 months before they must pass the UK tests.Getting a UK licence from scratchProvisional licence first, then the theory test (hazard perception included), then the practical — with realistic costs and waiting times.
Insurance, MOT, road tax: the recurring trioEvery car needs insurance, an annual MOT (if over 3 years old) and vehicle tax — plus the V5C logbook proves who keeps it.
City driving charges: ULEZ, CAZ and congestionLondon's ULEZ and Congestion Charge, plus Clean Air Zones in Birmingham, Bristol, Sheffield and others — check before you drive in.