The United Kingdom driving test is a test that UK residents must pass to obtain a full driving licence. Different tests are available for users of different vehicles, from car drivers, to motorcyclists and HGV drivers. In Great Britain it is administered by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and in Northern Ireland by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA). The test is separated into three distinct parts: a multiple-choice theory test, a hazard perception test and the practical test. Unless one is converting a foreign license, it is necessary to pass all three parts before a full driving licence is granted.
The minimum age at which one can take the driving test is currently 17. The test can be taken at 16 for those wanting to ride 50cc mopeds before they take the Compulsory Basic Training, but this is not required for car drivers. There is no upper age limit. A UK driving licence has to be renewed at age 70; the DVLA has to be informed of any changes in health including eyesight and hearing.
Around 1.6 million people sit the practical examination on an annual basis, with a pass rate of around 43%, the theory test has a pass rate of around 65%.
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