[Superman]

Ive had about 6-7 lessons and have just brought a car...my instructor says it wont be long before im taking my test. Ive passed my theory but at the moment ive not got much time to take lessons so in 2 months im going on a intensive course but I want as much practice as I can get so I pass.

Ive just brought my car and got it insured (Comprehensive) but ive got no one to take me around. Im confident in driving on the roads but if I was to be pulled over for no reason what would happen?

[Free DOM]

What would happen?

You asked a very good question, unfortunately, Superman to drive without a valid driving licence a person is liable to 3-12 penalty points WHICH can be added to your license upon passing your test.

in short, it would not be advisable. HOWEVER, to help you further with your question and to give you an idea
of what mght happen, i ask you a question:

did you ever see the movie BRAZIL?

[Rayle]

Also your insurance would be invalid

[Free DOM]

The Law Low Down

:mad: :mad: :mad:

If you drive without a valid driving license, you leave yourself open to prosecution under the Road Traffic Act 1988.

Also, technically, you can be arrested under the Serious Organised Crime Act 2005 - which now stipulate any offence is now 'arrestable'. this law is an overall of the safe guards of the police and criminal evidence act 1984 govering the definition of 'arrestable offence'.

so superman, it stands to reason you could also be arrested for not wearing a seat belt! Crazy I know!

and if you really want to look into what could happen.

under the Extradition Act 2003, you can be sent to the United States for trial for an offence committed here on UK soil even if the British think there is no case to answer. A bit over the top. but non the less 100% true.

i'm sure it would not happen but the law says it could. well, superman that is the low down on every possible thing that could happen.

if it were your first offence of driving a car without a licence you would avoid prison, just about!

take care and good luck. YOU WILL PASS. i PASSED 5TH TIME

[tenpinn]

Also what may happen is you invalidate the insurance and then the police have the right to take your car away

[Watcher]

Originally Posted by Superman

Ive had about 6-7 lessons and have just brought a car...my instructor says it wont be long before im taking my test. Ive passed my theory but at the moment ive not got much time to take lessons so in 2 months im going on a intensive course but I want as much practice as I can get so I pass.

Ive just brought my car and got it insured (Comprehensive) but ive got no one to take me around. Im confident in driving on the roads but if I was to be pulled over for no reason what would happen?

Furthermore, if you are seriously thinking along those lines, and this is not just a wind-up, you display serious psychological problems which disqualify you from being a safe, considerate and skillful driver. Perhaps you should stick to public transport.:D

Plus, you also claim to have obtained comprehensive insurance; how did you manage to do that without a full licence? :rolleyes:

[bob_a_builder]

you also claim to have obtained comprehensive insurance; how did you manage to do that without a full licence

Since when has the need for a full license been a requirement of obtaining comprehensive insurance ?
I thought the only requirement was 'loads 'o money'

[Watcher]

Insurance

Originally Posted by bob_a_builder

Since when has the need for a full license been a requirement of obtaining comprehensive insurance ?
I thought the only requirement was 'loads 'o money'

It is a condition of insurance that the driver holds a full UK driving licence.

[eddiedonut]

you would be done for 2 offences IN10 dirving without incurance min 6 points and £400 fine and 12 months ban

and LC20 driving other that inacordence with your licence up to 6 points

its just ot worth the risk as it can put you back 2 years befor you can get your licence and your incurance will more than duble

i no this as i done the same and got stoped

[tenpinn]

Originally Posted by Watcher

It is a condition of insurance that the driver holds a full UK driving licence.

driver or policy holder?

[haggis@home]

in simple terms ...... dont do it

[bob_a_builder]

Originally Posted by Watcher

It is a condition of insurance that the driver holds a full UK driving licence.

No its a condition they hold a licence !!

Have you not noticed a lot of learner drivers on the road, do you believe they are they all carrering round uninsured (yes I know some might be)

Some insurance company has taken a shed load of money off me under false pretences then, when I insured my son to drive as a 'L' in his 1st car

[pleinichen]

correction

Originally Posted by Free DOM

What would happen?

You asked a very good question, unfortunately, Superman to drive without a valid driving licence a person is liable to 3-12 penalty points WHICH can be added to your license upon passing your test.

in short, it would not be advisable. HOWEVER, to help you further with your question and to give you an idea
of what mght happen, i ask you a question:

did you ever see the movie BRAZIL?

The "penalty points" for driving without insurance (for a 'standard' case) are 6-8 points, these can be applied to your PROVISIONAL licence and if they result in a ban (directly or via "totting-up") then this ban applies BEFORE you can take your driving test.

Only thing to bear in mind is that if you're under 18 at the time of conviction then the rehabilitation period is halved as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Don't let the insurers try and load for more than the rehab period!!

[d_chilvers]

it is possible to purchase fully comp insurance on a provisional as i am in the process of looking for insurance now! and does anyone know cheap insurance companys for young drivers? cheers dan

[98selitb]

Agreed with all the other posts - don't do it!

I fully sympathise with you as we have all been learners once and understand the frustration of not being allowed to drive on your own. But the bottom line is it is highly illegal and has strong punishments, so it's not a good idea. Take advantage of a driving instructor as much as you possibly can so that when you do eventually pass and drive on your own, you're as good as possible.

[Rolebama]

For d_chilvers: Check out this thread, some useful suggestions here.
http://forum.rac.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2172

[Snowball]

Driving alone on a provisional licence will invalidate your insurance, get you points on your licence, get you a fine, and almost certainly an immediate ban.
Don't do it.

Regarding comprehensive insurance, it is possible to have this without holding a licence, providing that there is a suitably qualified, named driver.

Consider the people who do not themselves drive, but employ a chauffeur.

[photojunkie852]

do not take this as me saying 'do it' cause i am not.

my friend as been driving on a provisional licence for 3 years, often without insurance, but for past two years she as had insurance by asking her uncle to be named as main driver.

So 4 weeks ago she is driving down a hill that she thinks is 40mph she is doing 46mph?? turns out its a 30mph and a policeman is sat on bottom of hill with a gun. so obv. he pulls her over she is by herself. the car is taken away to a holding yard (because none is there to legally drive it home) cost 180.00 to get it out. she is not arrested nor fined instead she is told not to drive alone again without a qualified driver beside her. she is summoned to court with a speeding fine, she still as her provisional licence no points and as got her car back.
moral of the story if your female, CRY! i'm not sure how she got away with it in my opinion she should have to reapply for her provisional, and be made to sit her test within 6 months of obtaining the new provisional. along with points and ban

(i'm a girl i can say it lol)

[Snowball]

Her insurance would still be invalid. The police were out of order in not arresting her, and the magistrate was out of order not to issue an immediate driving ban.

[Beckaboo]

Originally Posted by Watcher

It is a condition of insurance that the driver holds a full UK driving licence.

U should do ur research, a provisional driver CAN be fully comp, only different condition to full driver is u have to display plates and be accompanied by qualified driver of 5yrs+.

Nothing worse than a know it all who doesn't know it all.

I am a provisional driver, fully comp... Prices suprisingly are actually cheaper than when u pass!!

[Beckaboo]

Originally Posted by d_chilvers

it is possible to purchase fully comp insurance on a provisional as i am in the process of looking for insurance now! and does anyone know cheap insurance companys for young drivers? cheers dan

Go skippy insured me for 700 (annual) on my provisional , only thing is I don't think they do pay monthly option. Mine was on a golf 1.6 and I have 3 points (how bad) so give them a try!

[Bruma29]

Dont doit it get a flexible driving instructor. Or ask someone u know doesn't have to be family all they they need to be 21. And held a full licence for s few year. It sure bout insurance side of it

[Santa]

What's the point of reviving a nine year old thread?

[alan1302]

Originally Posted by Beckaboo

Nothing worse than a know it all who doesn't know it all.

No, nothing worse than reviving an 8 year old post for no reason!

[Beelzebub]

Originally Posted by alan1302

No, nothing worse than reviving an 8 year old post for no reason!

How about reviving an 8 year old post - which is full of incorrect advice - for no reason?

[LilJeffo201]

Update

I read this thread 2 years ago because I only had a provisional license, but I was sick and tired of waking up at 5am to get to work when I can wake up at 8am and be on time. The people on this thread have never attempted so they can only advise, and not tell you from experience. I've been driving on a provisional everyday in the past 2 years on learner insurance, I've never been pulled ever but I'm guessing thats because I can drive properly. After 2 years I finally decided it's time to do get my license, I passed my driving test yesterday with 8 minors, so I droven 2 years on a provisional and never got caught, to be honest, I don't really think I need the license but it's a smart choice for the long term. My advise is, if you can drive properly, go for it (at your own risk) you won't get pulled if your driving properly with insurance on AskMID , if you can't fully drive properly and do not know the highway code then I advise you to get lessons and just do it the proper way.

I don't regret doing anything, these people on these forums think they know it all when I've been doing it for 2 years no problem, I got my license now so I don't really care anymore, I'm just coming back to this post after 2 years to let anyone know that was in my position to just go for it, just don't have a car full of people and don't draw attention while driving. Then you will pass in no time like I did :)

[Beelzebub]

Originally Posted by LilJeffo201

I read this thread 2 years ago because I only had a provisional license, but I was sick and tired of waking up at 5am to get to work when I can wake up at 8am and be on time. The people on this thread have never attempted so they can only advise, and not tell you from experience. I've been driving on a provisional everyday in the past 2 years on learner insurance, I've never been pulled ever but I'm guessing thats because I can drive properly. After 2 years I finally decided it's time to do get my license, I passed my driving test yesterday with 8 minors, so I droven 2 years on a provisional and never got caught, to be honest, I don't really think I need the license but it's a smart choice for the long term. My advise is, if you can drive properly, go for it (at your own risk) you won't get pulled if your driving properly with insurance on AskMID , if you can't fully drive properly and do not know the highway code then I advise you to get lessons and just do it the proper way.

I don't regret doing anything, these people on these forums think they know it all when I've been doing it for 2 years no problem, I got my license now so I don't really care anymore, I'm just coming back to this post after 2 years to let anyone know that was in my position to just go for it, just don't have a car full of people and don't draw attention while driving. Then you will pass in no time like I did :)

Are you aware that "encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence" is in itself an offence, and you have done so on a public forum?

Happy New Year.

[Hometune]

Originally Posted by LilJeffo201

I read this thread 2 years ago because I only had a provisional license, but I was sick and tired of waking up at 5am to get to work when I can wake up at 8am and be on time. The people on this thread have never attempted so they can only advise, and not tell you from experience. I've been driving on a provisional everyday in the past 2 years on learner insurance, I've never been pulled ever but I'm guessing thats because I can drive properly. After 2 years I finally decided it's time to do get my license, I passed my driving test yesterday with 8 minors, so I droven 2 years on a provisional and never got caught, to be honest, I don't really think I need the license but it's a smart choice for the long term. My advise is, if you can drive properly, go for it (at your own risk) you won't get pulled if your driving properly with insurance on AskMID , if you can't fully drive properly and do not know the highway code then I advise you to get lessons and just do it the proper way.

I don't regret doing anything, these people on these forums think they know it all when I've been doing it for 2 years no problem, I got my license now so I don't really care anymore, I'm just coming back to this post after 2 years to let anyone know that was in my position to just go for it, just don't have a car full of people and don't draw attention while driving. Then you will pass in no time like I did :)

Very surprised you can actually read these posts with your severely limited intellect. You can have first prize for being the first troll on this forum in 2018. Congratulations.

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