Provisional entitlement.

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Can anyone explain that to me, as I don’t get it.

I would like to add D to my driving license, and I was told that before I will start the course I have to add provisional entitlement to my old one…

So what’s exactly is that provisional entitlement?

I thought that it is when I will pass my theory test and it will allow me to take a driving lessons, but obviously is not the case. So what’s that?

Is that just some information added to my paperpart stating that I can drive a bus with L plates and under supervision? And then, after I will pass all my tests, I would have to exchange my photocard license and I’ll recieve the one with C and D on it?

Or I completely messed it up?

I am asking becouse my license is not British so I had never any contact with a driver training here… In Poland it’s just that after you get your training and pass your test you will have your license exchanged for a new one with a new category on it…

And by the way, another question: my lorry (and car) license is valid for unlimited period of time. I guess it’s not the case in Britain, so they will exchange it for me into some limited one.

What will be that period of time ?

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orys:
Can anyone explain that to me, as I don’t get it.

I would like to add D to my driving license, and I was told that before I will start the course I have to add provisional entitlement to my old one…

So what’s exactly is that provisional entitlement?

I thought that it is when I will pass my theory test and it will allow me to take a driving lessons, but obviously is not the case. So what’s that?

Is that just some information added to my paperpart stating that I can drive a bus with L plates and under supervision? And then, after I will pass all my tests, I would have to exchange my photocard license and I’ll recieve the one with C and D on it?

Or I completely messed it up?

I am asking becouse my license is not British so I had never any contact with a driver training here… In Poland it’s just that after you get your training and pass your test you will have your license exchanged for a new one with a new category on it…

And by the way, another question: my lorry (and car) license is valid for unlimited period of time. I guess it’s not the case in Britain, so they will exchange it for me into some limited one.

What will be that period of time ?

Blimey!!! lets try to help

Firstly you must exchange your licence for a UK one within 12 months-

Then to get a provisional D(which is bus/coach) you will need to have a medical and then send off to DVLA for the provisional entitlement. Once you have done this then you can take a theory test and training if that is what you plan to do.

Hope this is a help :smiley: :smiley:

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chevmac:
Firstly you must exchange your licence for a UK one within 12 months-

Of that I am sure that I don’t need to. I have british counterpart and my license is from EC country, so I don’t need until I will pass my test (that can be useful information for you too in case if you will have some learners from another EC countries, as there is a myth that you MUST exchange, when it’s not true (unless you are over 45, which is not my case)).

Then to get a provisional D(which is bus/coach) you will need to have a medical and then send off to DVLA for the provisional entitlement. Once you have done this then you can take a theory test and training if that is what you plan to do.

Hope this is a help :smiley: :smiley:

Yes, but I will keep asking.

So “provisional D entitlement” is some kind of ‘trial bus license’, allowing me to take my training and test? I simply don’t get that “provisional” question. My dictionary says that it’s mean something like “temporary”. Am I right?

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Of that I am sure that I don’t need to. I have british counterpart and my license is from EC country, so I don’t need until I will pass my test (that can be useful information for you too in case if you will have some learners from another EC countries, as there is a myth that you MUST exchange, when it’s not true (unless you are over 45, which is not my case)).

i think you are on about this

European Community and European Economic Area
Licences issued in the European Community and European Economic Area make up two groups that are treated equally. The full list is:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
Visitors
If you hold a valid community licence and are visiting GB, you can drive any vehicle if your licence is valid. The appropriate full entitlement for the vehicle you wish to drive must be shown on your licence.
Residents
If you have a valid community licence, this will authorise you to drive in GB for the period set out below. Alternatively, you can exchange your licence for a British one at any time.

Provided your licence remains valid you may drive in GB:
Car, motorcycle driving licence holders (ordinary driving licence):

until aged 70 or for three years after becoming resident, whichever is the longer period
Lorry, minibus, bus driving licence holders (vocational driving licence):

until aged 45 or for five years after becoming resident, whichever is the longer period
if you are aged over 45 (but under 65) until your 66th birthday or for five years after becoming resident, whichever is the shorter period
if you are aged 65 or over for 12 months after becoming resident
In order to continue driving after these periods, you must get a British driving licence.
Register of community licence holders
Holders of community licences with vocational entitlement who live in GB must register their details with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). For further information you can contact them on 0870 240 0009.

Drivers of small vehicles may register also, if they wish. To register, drivers should notify DVLA of their name, address and driving entitlement. Drivers who register will receive their licence back together with a UK counterpart document. This would enable them to take advantage of the fixed penalty system for road traffic offences instead of having to go to court.

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In this case provisional basically means learner driver status.

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mrpj:
In this case provisional basically means learner driver status.

Short, strict, and explains perfectly what I was looking for :slight_smile:

Thanks everyone for help :exclamation: