<P> The minimum age at which one can take a UK driving test is currently 16 for mopeds and 17 for cars (16 for those on the higher / enhanced rate of the mobility component of DLA or PIP). There is no upper age limit . In addition to a driving licence, a CBT certificate may be required before a moped or motorcycle is ridden . </P> <P> In GB around 1.6 million people sit the practical car test per year, with a pass rate of around 43% . The theory test has a pass rate of around 51.6% . </P> <P> UK driving licences were introduced by the Motor Car Act 1903 but no test was required . </P> <P> A test for disabled drivers was introduced by the Road Traffic Act 1930 . </P>

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