Frequently asked questions about driving and car ownership in the UK
THE BASICS Why should I get a car? You should get a car ASAP if you live outside London. But I can take the bus to work everyday. If you calculate the daily expenditure on public transport (including weekends when you take the train to other cities), you will find out that buying and owning a car will be cheaper in the long run. I still find public transport better. If you are planning to apply for a training post, you may get a job in a different city where the public transport is not very good. You may not get accommodation near your hospital and will need to travel for your mandatory training sessions one or twice a month. It makes sense to get a car now. If you are a couple, then one of you may be working in a nearby town and will need a car to travel independently especially after long shifts. Fine. You have convinced me. What are the mandatory things I need to know about driving in the UK? 1. You should have a license 2. You car must be taxed before ...