Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
What is the minimum age to drive a car in the UK?
- A17Right answer
- B16
- C21
- D18
Answer: 17
You must be 17 or older to drive a car or motorcycle, and you need a driving licence to use public roads. Mopeds can be ridden from 16.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "Fundamental principles". Practice question 612 of 651, written in our own words.