When you’re choosing which skills to include on your CV, it’s important to focus on the ones that are most relevant for the job.
In certain roles, your driving skills are important information that the employer will want to know.
In this article, we’ll cover when you should put your driving licence on your CV and how to do so effectively.
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Should you put your driving licence on your CV?
Putting your driving licence on your CV is important in certain situations. For example, employers reviewing a delivery driver CV will look for proof that you have the correct licence.
In some cases, having a driving licence won’t be essential, but it will give you an advantage over other candidates. If you’re applying for a sales role that involves a lot of travel, being able to drive a car will be seen as a useful skill.
Where to add your driving licence
If driving skills are important for the job you’re applying for, make sure your driving licence is clearly visible on the first page of your CV.
You can add your driving licence to the skills section or personal statement — or include it with the personal details in your CV’s header.
This care worker mentions their driving licence in their skills section:
If the job requires a specific driving licence category, be specific about the type of licence you have.
This paramedic mentions their specialist driving licence in their personal statement because you need a medium-sized vehicle licence to drive an ambulance in the UK.
Example of putting a driving licence in a personal statement
Delivery driver with large vehicle driving licence (Category C) and 4 years of experience in home and food delivery. Excellent previous record for customer service, with 100% positive feedback across previous positions. Recognised for reliability and ability to uphold company image.
Remember you don’t need to put your driving licence number or expiry date on your CV, unless the employer asks for them. Instead, describe your driving ability in simple terms:
Full driving licence
If you have a special driving licence that’s required for the job, you should also specify your licence type:
Large vehicle driving licence (Category C)
Driving licence on CV — example
Here’s an example CV with a driving licence in the skills section. If you like how this document looks, you can create your version using our CV maker.
Frequently asked questions about putting a driving licence on your CV
Here are three questions to help you display the right information in the correct way.
1. What is a clean driving licence?
A clean driving licence is a driving record that is free of endorsements or penalty points. Having a clean licence tells employers that you’re a safe and responsible driver because you haven’t been convicted for breaking traffic laws. Gov.uk has a service where you can check your driving licence information.
2. What is a full UK driving licence?
A full driving licence is the driving licence you receive after you pass your driving test.
Full driving licences are issued automatically when you pass your practical driving test and take about three weeks to arrive. You can use your driving test pass certificate in the meantime to prove that you’ve been issued a full licence.
3. Is having a driving licence a skill?
Having a driving licence is considered a skill in professions that involve deliveries, sales, or frequent travel.
A good way to check whether employers want you to display your driving licence on your CV is to check the job description. Employers who consider having a driving licence an important skill will include it as a requirement.
