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However, when a disabled person applies for a driving licence, they are expected to declare their disability on their application.  \nYou do not need to tell DVLA about your condition unless you think that it may affect your ability to drive safely. Ask your doctor if you’re not sure if your condition will affect your driving. More details on this can be found on the GOV. uk website.  \nUseful articles:  \nThe National Autistic Society on Driving  \nProvisional Licence  \nTo start learning to drive, you need to apply for your provisional licence. The normal minimum age for driving is 17 but if you are getting Disability  \nLiving Allowance ( DLA) higher rate mobility you can learn to drive at 16. Apply for a Provisional Driving Licence here. It costs £34. You may also apply through the post with a D 1 form through your local post office. You will need:  \nAn identity document, such as your passport  \nAddresses where you’ve lived for up to the last three years You might be asked for additional information, such as your National Insurance number if you know it.  \n2  \nTheory Test  \nThe driving test in the UK is split into two parts: the theory test (on a computer) and the practical test (in the car) .  \nThe theory test will test you on the rules of the road before you take the practical driving test. You will need to pass this test before booking a practical test. The theory test is divided into two parts-multiple choice questions and a hazard perception test.  \nThe test is set by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA) in England, Wales and Scotland, and by the Driver and Vehicle Agency ( DVA) in Northern Ireland. You can take the theory test at any time after you turn 17 (or 16 if you receive the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance) . The theory test costs £23.  \nThe best way to prepare is to study-either with dedicated study guides, using apps or by taking a practice test online. The DVSA recommends a minimum of 20 hours revision to fully prepare you for your theory test. You must arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of your test, and you'll need to take your provisional driving licence.  \nYour theory pass certificate is valid for two years. Don’t let it expire thoughif you don’t pass your practical test during this time, you’ll have to retake and pass the theory test again.  \nUseful Apps:  \nAvailable on Apple and Android, they are paid for apps starting at £5.49 each. These are a useful and easy way to practice your test. The apps include all the questions that could come up on your theory and you are able to go through and re-do questions you didn’t get correct.  \nOfficial DVSA Theory Test Kit-Apple and Google Play  \nDriving Theory Test 4 in 1 App-Apple and Google Play  \n3  \nTheory Test: What Happens?  \nWhat happens in the multiple-choice test?  \nIn the multiple choice part, you’ll be tested on your knowledge of driving theory and the Highway Code. The test will cater for the type of vehicle you’re applying for a licence for. So if you’re taking the test for a motorcycle, some of the questions will be specific to motorbikes.  \nThe test is 57 minutes long; you’ll get a little over a minute to answer each of the 50 multiple choice questions, so you have time to carefully read each question before choosing your answer.  \nYou’ll need a minimum of 43 correct answers to pass.  \nWhat can I expect from the hazard perception test?  \nA short tutorial video will explain this part of the test, which is computerbased. The objective is to test your awareness of potential hazards while driving.  \nYou’ll then be shown a series of 14 videos-each roughly a minute longdepicting everyday driving scenarios. You'll have to identify the developing hazard-something that would cause the driver to take action, such as brake or change","cbCaifIH6xGk5BPl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifIH6xGk5BPl","pdf",627534,"English","# Autism and Driving\n## Provisional licence and application\n## Theory test structure and preparation\n## Theory test: what happens?\n## Learning to drive","[{\"question\":\"Do you need to tell DVLA about an autism diagnosis when applying for a driving licence?\",\"answer\":\"You do not need to tell DVLA unless you think it may affect your ability to drive safely. 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