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The DVLA says that expats can drive in the UK on a Turkish licence for up to twelve months, and if they wish to settle in the UK, the Turkish licence cannot be exchanged for a UK licence and a practical test has to be passed. [4] In Turkey, you must be at least eighteen years old in order to drive a car and at least sixteen to drive a motorbike.
Both forms of the licence are considered as a full UK driving licence and have equal status. In Northern Ireland, the paper counterpart is still issued and must be produced when a licence is requested by the PSNI or when taking a practical driving test. If this counterpart is lost, stolen or damaged, a replacement licence must be ordered.
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UK driving licences were introduced by the Motor Car Act 1903 but no test was required. The intention was purely to identify vehicles and their drivers. [9] The Road Traffic Act 1930 introduced age restrictions and a test for disabled drivers; this was the first formal driving test in the UK.
From 1 January 2021, European licences are recognized by the UK if the driving test was passed in an EU/EEA country, and can be used both if the holder is visiting or if residing in the UK. They can also be exchanged for a UK driving licence. [12] [13] UK driving licences can be used when visiting EU/EEA countries with some exceptions.
Republic of Cyprus licences are also valid for use in the TRNC for 12 months, and are treated in the same manner as any other internationally issued licences would be. The TRNC issues their licences in the form of a licence card, rather than on paper. Turkish and English are the languages used on the licence card.
The Turkish Ministry of the Interior issued an EU-like identity card (Turkish: Kimlik Kartı) for all Turkish citizens. New identity cards are biometric like passports. Since 21 September 2020, they can be used as a driving licence. [15] In the future they will be used as a bank card and bus ticket.
You can go to driving class 1 to 3 weeks before the driving exam. After reaching the age of 18 you can get the driving licence. Iraq: 16 for motorcycles 17 for cars [76] Israel: 16 years for motorcycles 16 years 6 months with driving teacher 16 years 9 months for cars with 3 months parental supervision all times and 3 more months at night [77]