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Driving licence age and vehicle rules

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You must be at least 17 to drive a car in the UK, and you need a driving licence after passing a driving test. A vehicle must be registered with the DVLA, taxed and insured. Driving without insurance is a serious criminal offence, and a car over three years old needs an annual MOT.

Memory tip: Drive at 17; register with the DVLA, tax and insure; MOT yearly if the car is over 3 years old.

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With which body must a vehicle in the UK be registered?

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