{"id":696,"date":"2014-08-24T22:19:58","date_gmt":"2014-08-24T22:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.booktheorytesttoday.com\/?p=696"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-08-18T22:26:58","slug":"confused-age-can-take-theory-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorytestcentres.co.uk\/blog\/confused-age-can-take-theory-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Confused About the Age at Which You Can Take a Theory Test?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Book Theory Test Today<\/i><\/strong> delves into the minefield that is theory test<\/strong> age limits\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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So, you want to book your theory test online<\/strong>! However, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re confused by how old you have to be to take a theory test <\/strong>for the vehicle you want to operate.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is baffling! After all, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s widely thought that you have to be 17 before you can take a theory test<\/strong>. However, this is not strictly true. Whether you qualify to take a theory test <\/strong>depends entirely on the vehicle you wish to operate and the individual circumstances of each person.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mopeds<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want to ride a moped you can take a theory test<\/strong> at the age of 16, provided you have a valid provisional driving licence. You can apply for your provisional licence to ride a moped up to three months before your 16<\/span>th<\/sup><\/span> birthday. However, the licence does not become valid until the day you turn 16, at which point you qualify to book your <\/b>theory test<\/strong> online<\/b>. Happy birthday!!!<\/span><\/p>\n

Car Drivers \u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For car drivers the minimum age for theory test <\/strong>qualification is 17. Although you can apply for a provisional driving licence up to three months before your 17<\/span>th<\/sup><\/span> birthday, it is invalid until you turn 17.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exceptional Circumstances<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Should you be in receipt of disability allowance at the highest level you qualify to take a theory test <\/strong>at the age of 16, provided you have a valid provisional driving licence. Again, you can apply for your provisional licence up to 3 months before your 16<\/span>th<\/sup><\/span> birthday and this will become valid the moment you turn 16. You then qualify to book your theory test online.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Why is the Age Limit Different for Mopeds and Cars?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It all comes down to power. Mopeds are considered \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcless powerful\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 vehicles, therefore, the age at which a driver can operate one is fixed at 16. If an individual wanted to ride a motorbike the permitted age would be 17, due to the increase in power of the vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to the varying levels of power, cars are in a different classification to mopeds. The potential to cause harm on the road with a car is greater than that of a moped. Therefore, the age limit to operate a car is raised to 17.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, it is worth noting that the age limit for cars is subject to change. Ongoing discussions between the DVSA and the Government could lead to the age limit for holding a provisional licence and taking a theory test <\/strong>being raised to 18.<\/span><\/p>\n

Book Theory Test Today <\/strong>says: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The age at which you can take a theory test<\/strong> varies depending on circumstances. The vehicle you wish to operate and your medical condition are just some of the factors that determine at which age you can take a theory test.<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n

Book Theory Test Today<\/strong> adds: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re unsure, fill out our quick online form to determine if you qualify to take a theory test <\/strong>for the vehicle you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d like to operate. It takes just 60 seconds.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n

Book Theory Test Today<\/strong> offers an intermediary service assisting clients with booking a UK theory test<\/strong>, or practical test, at test centres across the nation. The service also supplies resources to help you prepare for your theory test<\/strong> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Ready to take your theory test<\/strong>? Book your theory test online<\/strong> today…\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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