DVLA question

Hello all,
I am trying to get my provisional DL, and I am asked to send my passport or BRP card. Does anyone know of other way to confirm identity?
I am reluctant to send original documents as I travel frequently and no guarantee from DVLA on the returning timing of original documents.

Does anyone know if DVLA uses the UK.GOV verify app? I recently used it for HMRC and read my information from my passport and it was verified..

You are required to send the originals. There is no app etc for dvla as far as I am aware.