持国内的驾驶执照，可以在不办理任何手续的情况下在英国使用12个月。超过12个月之后需要考取英国的驾照。
请参照这个网站上的说明：
http://www.dvla.gov.uk
具体的页面：
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/drvingb.htm#3.%20Gibraltar%20and%20Designated%20Countries
相关信息：
Driving in GB as a student
Students who hold a non-Community licence or an International Driving Permit may drive here for up to 12 months.
Those who hold a licence from a designated country may apply to exchange this for a British one up to 5 years after becoming a resident here (see Section 3). Students who do not hold a licence, or whose licence was not issued in a designated country, will need to apply for a provisional licence and then pass a driving test.
They will be able to take a test and obtain a full licence once they have been in GB for 6 months.（epengfei）