I want to take my car to Scotland for a long weekend but I only have a provisional licence, can I still do that?
2006-06-07 03:55:55 · 21 answers · asked by anruddubhbeag 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
You are saying you have a provisional licence so you can not drive in Ireland or in the UK. To be able to drive on you own you have to have a full license. When you have your full license you can drive anywhere in the world as a foreigner and you will be classed as an international driver.
So you cant take your car to Scotland with your provisional licence. Thanks
2006-06-07 11:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by Life Rocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to have someone in the car with you who has driven for more than 3 years. However, that is just the law for British provisional, I don't believe you can drive on an Irish provisional, only a full licence for a year. I wouldn't chance it, because they will check your licence getting on the ferry. You wouldn't be able to rent a car with a provisional either.
Hope that helps.
2006-06-07 18:35:13 · answer #2 · answered by TellMeWhy? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do You mean a Northern Ireland provisional? if so then yes... northern Ireland IS part of the UK.... If accompanied by a qualified driver... If southern Ireland then NO, an EU provisional is only valid in the country of origin, and a full licence must be held for two years before full EU privileges apply.
2006-06-07 11:02:44 · answer #3 · answered by engineer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have a full european or irish driving licence to drive in uk ...also make sure that your insurance is updated to drive over here and that the car has valid mot and road tax from ireland displayed in window ...you can only drive your car here for up to six months ..on your insurance..but must have FULL licence as your own insurance will not cover you over here for a provisional driver...
2006-06-08 05:30:21 · answer #4 · answered by kathy_madwoman_bates 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I was recently taking lessons in England and an Irish friend asked me the same question. My driving instructor said that you'd need a british/EU provisional or a full irish licence.
2006-06-07 14:51:59 · answer #5 · answered by spaced_out_sprout 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you wouldnt even be able to get out of the country. To get to all the ports that go to England by boat you'd have to go on the motorway, and you cant do that with a prvisional. And if you were planning to rent a car, you'd need a full licence for that anyway.
2006-06-08 05:40:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a qualified driver of 3 years or more with you,and L`s on your car,you can drive in the UK.
But i am not sure if you would be allowed to drive on the motorways,,just normal roads.
2006-06-07 18:19:52 · answer #7 · answered by asmoothrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant, myself and a friend went over to England on the boat and she was on a provisional license and my uncle hit the roof when he heard. We didnt drive around much and luckily we didnt get caught, but it wont be a mistake we'll make again. It wouldnt be worth the risk.
2006-06-07 14:02:30 · answer #8 · answered by cleofox32 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to have someone who has full licence with you . other than that i do hope you have a lovely time in Scotland .
2006-06-08 05:07:35 · answer #9 · answered by rudd_linda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can provided you have an experienced driver (at least 3 years experience) keep L plates showing and stay off the motorway.
2006-06-08 04:53:26 · answer #10 · answered by xenobyte72 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋