 when buying age-restricted goods such as alcohol or tobacco).Applications for a provisional driving licence can be made in the UK from the age of 15 years and 9 months.Once a United Kingdom driving test has been passed, the driving licence is valid for driving a moped or light quad bike from age 16, and a car from age 17, or 16 for those who receive, or have applied for, the higher or enhanced rate of the mobility component of PIP or DLA.