Travel Assistance
For information about travel assistance for Post 16 and Pre 16 transport within the Sandwell Borough please click here
TravelWise
The TravelWise campaign promotes sensible car use and encourages alternate ways to travel, which are cheaper, healthier and more environmentally friendly. To see the TravelWise information poster click here
Useful Travel Links
www.direct.gov.ukTravel and transport information
www.youthinformation.com
Information for young people on travel and transport
www.need2know.co.uk
Advice for young people on travelling, safety and destinations
www.travelwm.co.uk
National Express West Midlands bus information, timetables, ticket prices
www.networkwestmidlands.com
Timetables, tickets, information for Bus, Rail and Metro in the West Midlands
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Timetables, fares, journey planner for all railway train companies
www.transportdirect.info
Information for door-to-door travel for both public transport and car journeys
Learning To Drive (Cars)
As soon as you reach your 17th birthday you will be eligible for a provisional driving licence. When you decide to start to learn to drive you must display red 'L' plates on the back and the front of the vehicle you are going to be driving.The person that takes you out for lessons must be over the age of 21 and have held a full EU licence for three years or more.
To get a provisional driving licence you will have to fill out form D1, this is available from the post office or you call call the DVLA on 0870 240 0009. You are unable to start driving until you receive this licence.
Before you take your practical driving test, you will also have to take a theory exam, this is to test what you know about driving theory.
If you are considering buying your own vehicle, here are some extra costs you need to think about:
Note: it is against the law to drive your vehicle without tax, insurance or if it has failed the MOT.
For more information on learning to drive/new drivers go to www.direct.gov.uk