How long does a provisional driving licence last?

thebigtombs

Your provisional license has a renewal date on it - the photo cards are only valid for ten years, and do have to be replaced.

Provisional licenses are not valid for two years - but your theory test certificate is, so once you've passed your theory test you've then got two years to pass your practical test.

Heather

the licence lasts ten years.

every ten years you have to update your photo. (you have to change it every-time you move address though).

it's your theory test you have to re-take every two years.

beth

They last 10 years from the date of issue. You need to take your practical test within 2 years of passing you theory test otherwise you need to take the theory again

KkR

2 years, you need to pass your test in this time, and apply for a full licence, or you will have to re-apply for a provisional.

Lost and found

mines expires in 2044 and I got it 13 years ago

Adze

No new drivers on roads please they are clogged up enough
with out L`s all over UK.

Andrew B

2 years

Nathan P

your provisional driving licence lasts for 10 years from when you got it just like a passport

Lord of the Sovereign Ring

It says it's validity on the back of the plastic card or the paper part (if it's a UK license).

DVLA website will tell you.

c.j.davies

If you have passed - 2 years

If you have not passed then there is a date on the photo licence when it expires - basically for renewal.

Jovi Freak

your theory test lasts for 2 years, then you have to retake if you haven't passed your practical. I got my provisional at 17 but didn't bother learning to drive until 2 years ago (im 36!) only had to renew my provisional through medical reasons as im diabetic. its just your theory that lasts 2 years.

heleneaustin

I think it may be indefinite as my husband has held a valid provisional car licence now since 1987 and its still legal.

tfd

10 years but passing your theory test only lasts for two years

hineycone1987

hey not sure that it has an expiry tdate on it but i do no that you have to pass your practical within two years of passing your theory else you have to re take your theory test again!! GOOD LUCK WITH YA DRIVING!!!