How long must I have a licence for to teach someone to drive?

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How long do I have to have a full UK driving licence before I can supervise a provisional holder to drive? I am 23 years old.

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gices Level 6

There are two requirements to meet before you can teach somebody else to drive. The first one is that you must be over 21 which is not going to be a problem for you because you are 23 years old. The second one is that you must have had your full UK driving licence for at least 3 years and still hold the licence.

You cannot collect money from the person you'll be teaching by the way (unless you're an approved driving instructor (ADI)) and you also cannot supervise someone driving a van when you only have a car licence.

nicalala Level 1

Am 21 and have had my UK driving licence for over 3 years now, can I teach my boyfriend to drive?

Hi am 21 and i have had my uk driving licence for over 3 years now i just wanted to know if i can teach my boyfriend to drive.

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gices Level 6

Yes you can as long as your licence is still valid, that is, you are not banned from driving. Also make sure that your boyfriend has adequate insurance cover on the car you'll be teaching him in, otherwise you'll be breaking the law.

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firstclassfool Level 1

Driving me nuts

If I am on a methadone prescription,stable and free from all other drugs am I permitted by law, or by the DVLA, to sit in with a driver who holds a provisional license only.?

[Migrated from previous topic 12759 dated 16 May 2017]