Luke95 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Hi everyone, just wondering if I can simply transfer my Aus P2 licence to a full UK licence or if I have to retake my driving exams. I emailed the DVLA and they replied: Provided your Australian licence is valid, you can drive cars and/or motorcycles for 12 months from the time you became resident. You must apply for a GB licence before the 12 months is up if you want to continue driving after this time. Otherwise you must stop driving. If the licence is valid, you may apply to exchange within 5 years of your date of residency. You can’t drive lorries and/or buses until you have passed a GB driving test in the vehicle required. If you want to exchange you will need to complete a D1 application form. Any replies would be great. Thankyou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuffythetugboat Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 You have an Australian licence so all you have to do is fill out the form and exchange it for a UK one. Exactly what they told you. Just do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janlo Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 yeh i would just do as per their reply and keep that letter safe! i thought you couldnt transfer a P for a full UK....be interested to see how you go on as my lad is on red P and was wondering the same :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Regulations can be funny sometimes. I exchanged a UK motor cycle licence in Africa and they gave me a car licence, no questions asked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke95 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Will definitely keep everyone updated. Surely they will accept it, I've passed 3 theory tests, 1 practical and have driven on my own for almost 3yrs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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