Convert your driving license? :
Germany
Convert your driving license?
The first thing you need to be aware of is if you move abroad, you cannot have your new international address added to your British driving licence.
Directgov - Driving Abroad on a GB Licence
You can apply for an International Driving Permit as a temporary solution although the German authorities will accept your UK licence so this is not necessary. Information about this can be found here:
The AA - International Driving Permit
Alternatively, you have two other choices. Either leave it with your last address in the UK, or submit it to the German authorities and have it replaced with a German Licence.
Expatica - Driving in Germany
Regardless of your decision regarding your licence, you should familiarise yourself with the rules of the German roads! This website should help you. The traffic laws are outlined here:
How to Germany - Driving
Expatica - Driving in Germany
Europa - Getting there
It is worth mentioning that only people who hold a German driving licence can be subject receiving points on their licence and risk losing it. People with a British Licence can only be fined.
And finally, please remember that although in the UK you can take and pass your driving test at the age of 17, in Germany, your licence is not valid until your 18th birthday! Other general differences can be found here:
ViaMichelin - Driving in Europe - Similarities and Differences