After you pass your driving test
You can drive as soon as you pass if the car and your use are properly insured. During your first two years, reaching six penalty points means your licence is revoked. Green P plates are optional, but a simple first-year plan can help you build confidence safely.
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Six points in two years revokes the licence.
Points still valid from your provisional licence carry over. Reaching six or more means applying for a provisional licence again and retaking both tests.
6 points remain before revocation
This is separate from the usual 12-point disqualification threshold and applies for two years after the first test pass.
The safest target is not staying below six. It is collecting none.
Do I have to use P plates?
No. Green P plates are optional in Great Britain. You can display them for as long as you find them useful.
Can I drive immediately after passing?
Yes, once the car and your use are properly insured. Check learner cover because it may stop at the moment you pass.
What is Pass Plus?
Optional further training covering situations such as motorways, night and all-weather driving. Any insurance discount depends on the insurer.