Can you take driving lessons at 16?

if you're only driving on private land then yes you can start learning, though i doubt very much that that would enable you to pass on your 17th cause there'd still be so much to learn about driving with other cars, junctions etc.

You can get a provisional licence at 16 but it's only valid for mopeds unless you are disabled, otherwise valid from 17. You can drive off road but pointless as you would not have road user experience. You would not get insurance until you are 17 either. Don't forget that you also need to have passed your theory before you can apply for your test.

I know someone that did



Nonsense. Firstly, you don't need insurance to drive on private land. Secondly, there can be vast benefits to learning before you are 17. Again, I would like to mention the Under 17 Car Club and show you these figures for members.....:

You misunderstood me. You need insurance to drive on the public road. You should also bear in mind the insurance aspect if you are driving your own/parents' car when on private property. Could be expensive if you do have a prang. Obviously you would expect to be insured on company policy if driving with company set up specifically for under 17s. Hope this clarifies.

You can apply for your provisional at 16 and some driving schools offer off-road driving lessons before your 17th. However, you wouldn't be able to take and pass your test on your 17th as they would only teach you how to operate the gears, steering etc, not roadcraft which arguably the more complicated bit.

If you're in a rush there are 1 week crash courses, so you could pass pretty soon after your birthday if you tried.

This is because your adrenalin is pumping round. Therefore for safety reasons.

No you wouldn't; it's totally uninsured. people don't crash.

insurance reasons

lol

Interesting. Not what my policy indicated anywhere. My driving instructor (policeman) told me it was for my aforementioned reason.

Your policy?

Yes, my policy

and what is your policy....