What types of vehicles are you permitted to learn to drive once you're 17 or older?

Okay, let's talk about learning to drive in the UK. The age at which you can start learning to drive is linked to the type of vehicle. Generally, at 16, you can start learning to ride a moped. However, for more substantial vehicles, you need to be a bit older. The key age to remember is 17. At 17, you become eligible to learn to drive a car and ride a motorcycle. This is because these vehicles require a greater level of maturity and responsibility. Heavier vehicles like lorries or buses, and specialized vehicles like fire engines, require you to be even older, usually 18 or 21, and often involve additional training and licensing requirements due to their size, complexity, and the potential risk they pose. So, while the idea of driving a fire engine might sound exciting, you'll need to wait a few years and gain more experience before you can even consider it!