"must already have a photocard 'provisional driving license' " No, one can also use a paper (green) provisional license, and then you have to take a passport t

"must already have a photocard 'provisional driving license' " No, one can also use a paper (green) provisional license, and then you have to take a passport to the practical test. These are the only non-photocard licenses which are still valid (in provisional or full variants). After passing, one would end up with a photocard full license.