Before you can legally get behind the wheel of a vehicle, you need to have a valid provisional driving license.

The provisional driving license enables you to begin the process of learning to drive, however it also enables you to be able to drive a few different vehicles and you can get out on the road perhaps sooner than you think.  Firstly you need to be at least 17 years of age before you can apply for your provisional license. [...]

There is often much discussion in the press and on television that the minimum driving age is to change, many say it’s to be increased to 18 or even 21.  The issue around changes in the age has been a major discussion because of the number of road traffic accidents amongst younger drivers and drivers that have a limited amount of driving experience.  All around the world the minimum age varies, from 16 to 21. [...]