[AndyJay123]

After you pass your driving test, how long do they give you to start driving? For some reason I've got a feeling it's 2 years then you have to retake your test.. I passed March 2011 and haven't drove since, so I really need to know!

[bytail]

You need to claim your full license within 2 years:

If you don't claim your test pass within two years of the date of your test, the driving entitlement in which you gained the test pass will be lost. You'll have to take and pass both parts of the driving test again for that category of vehicle if you wish to have it included on your driving licence.

Once you have your license there is no need to retake your test, unless there is a change in your circumstances which could leave you unfit to drive

[Swinginking]

Uhm there isn't a restriction on that...drive the next day or 20 years later, no difference


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[Elwyn]

(Original post by AndyJay123)
After you pass your driving test, how long do they give you to start driving? For some reason I've got a feeling it's 2 years then you have to retake your test.. I passed March 2011 and haven't drove since, so I really need to know!

I think what you are getting confused with is the rule that you have to pass your practical within 2 years of passing your theory or you have to redo your theory.

[AndyJay123]

(Original post by Elwyn)
I think what you are getting confused with is the rule that you have to pass your practical within 2 years of passing your theory or you have to redo your theory.

Ahh yeah that could be what I was thinking of. I've tried searching the internet for the answer to this & didn't find anything so you're probably right.

Thank you anyway guys, I have no need to worry about paying for insurance any time soon then