Driving disqualifications
If you need to retake your test
If the court told you that you must take another driving test before driving again, you鈥檒l have to apply for a new provisional licence.
You can drive as soon as your ban is over and you鈥檝e passed the tests you need to take.
How to get a new licence
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DVLA will send you a reminder 56 days before your disqualification ends - use this to apply for a new provisional driving licence. If you did not get a reminder, order an application form instead. Order form D1 for a car and motorbike licence or form D2 for a lorry and bus licence.
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Book and take a theory test and a practical test (or compulsory basic training and motorcycle practical test if you ride a motorcycle). Book and take an extended practical test if the court told you to take one. The extended practical test lasts at least 60 minutes and has higher fees.
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When you鈥檝e passed the practical test, ask the examiner to arrange for your new licence to be sent to you - you can legally drive as soon as you鈥檝e passed the practical test.
If you want to drive a large vehicle (category C) or a bus (category D) the local traffic commissioner must agree - DVLA will ask them when you apply for your new full licence.
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If you鈥檝e got a licence from an EU country
Do not apply for a provisional licence - you can use your EU driving licence to take the test instead.
Follow the usual rules for learning to drive until you retake your test and pass.