Qatar Driving License to UK Driving license?

jjh
By jjh

I just had my settlement visa granted and wants to know the following:

What are the procedures of changing Qatar Driving License in UK?
Can we easily convert our Qatari License to UK License?
Do we need to take a test in order to change Qatari License? If so,
Do they test you with automatic gear or manual gear like here in Qatar?
I have an International Driving license, how long can I use it?
Thanks a lot in advance and really appreciate your help.

By anonymous• 2 Jun 2009 11:32
anonymous

Anyone knows where I can rent out Manual cars.

There needs to be a manual car tutor.

Thinking of it - I might have to flag down one of those private taxis to teach me.

The traffic department should include automatic cars in the lot.

By jjh• 1 Jun 2009 19:58
jjh

I really appreciate it! Whew! that feels even better. Yippeee...

Have a nice day!

By shazbat• 31 May 2009 23:03
Rating: 5/5
shazbat

I took my test in the UK in an automatic car and obtained a driving license to drive only automatic cars.

If you take your test in a manual car, then your driving license will be for both manual and automatic cars.

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By jjh• 31 May 2009 22:49
jjh

Thanks a lot! stevethetyke

Have a nice day!

By jjh• 31 May 2009 22:45
jjh

That sounds better. Thanks a lot for the information. :)

Have a nice day!

By stevethetyke• 31 May 2009 22:41
stevethetyke

Hi jjh. You will be able to drive in the UK for 12 months on your Qatari drivers licence, after that you have to sit the test. Go to this website for more details....http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/DrivingInGbOnAForeignLicence/index.htm

Good luck and pack woolies when you go!!!

By shyams• 31 May 2009 22:35
Rating: 5/5
shyams

Even if you hold a Indian driving license or Qatar license you are allowed to drive car in UK for a periord of 4 months (temp license given instantly), within this time you are required to get the permanent UK license by giving your road test..

By jjh• 31 May 2009 22:06
jjh

Thanks! UkEngQatar

Manual gear? :( back to zero.

aaarrrggghhh!!!

Have a nice day!

By GodFather.• 31 May 2009 21:52
Rating: 3/5
GodFather.

You you have to do the Theory and then the Driving test..

Normally it is on a Manual Car. Goodluck.

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HE WHO DARES WINS

By jjh• 31 May 2009 21:50
jjh

Do they use automatic or manual gear? Cheers!

Have a nice day!

By Bluemountain• 31 May 2009 21:46
Bluemountain

You have to go through on the road test.

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