The reality on the ground
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Lost original documents
The DVLA requires physical passports for many applications (such as the D1 form). Thousands of documents are lost in the British postal system every year.
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Post-Brexit exchange chaos
EU driving licenses must be exchanged in the UK after a certain age or upon expiry. Even a minor error on the form will result in immediate rejection.
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Provisional Licence Hurdles
Those starting completely from scratch initially need a temporary license. The paperwork and identity verification requirements overwhelm many foreigners.
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