{"id":13709,"date":"2023-07-14T09:21:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T09:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=13709"},"modified":"2023-09-12T05:43:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T05:43:22","slug":"book-and-manage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/driving\/learn-to-drive\/practical-test\/book-and-manage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Book a Driving Test UK (Manage Your Test Appointment)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Key information in this section explains how to book your official DVSA practical driving test for a car and manage your appointment.<\/p>\n
First of all, it is worth checking that you meet the requirements and what information you will need to provide. To make a booking, you will need:<\/p>\n
You must also have lived in England, Wales, or in Scotland for a minimum of six months (185 days) within the last twelve (12) month period (prior to the test date).<\/p>\n
The DVSA driving test booking service only operates between the hours of 6am and 11:40pm. During these times, you can book your practical driving test<\/a> for:<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: Further guides below explain how to check the cost of a driving test and search for an earlier appointment once you have booked (e.g. to find a cancellation appointment).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The DVSA conduct ‘upgrade’ tests for drivers looking to enhance licence categories<\/a>. So for example, you might want to change from driving an automatic to a manual car.<\/p>\n Similarly, people who drive lorries or buses<\/a> might want to change from driving a medium-sized lorry to a larger truck.<\/p>\n In this case, you would need to contact the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Their staff can also help if you find it difficult to book your driving test online.<\/p>\n DVSA Driving Test Booking Support<\/strong> Note<\/strong>: You can use your postcode to search online for the nearest driving test centres<\/a> in your area.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As a rule, you will need to book your theory test – and pass it – before booking the practical part. But, you do not need to take a theory test to make an appointment for a:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: The main section explains when to make a booking, what you should bring with you, and what will happen during the DVSA practical driving test.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can check the date and time of your appointment via the online service. Use it to find a lost or deleted confirmation email of your driving test appointment.<\/p>\n The facility allows you to check:<\/p>\n You can only check your driving test appointment details online<\/a> between 6am and 11:40pm. When you use the driving test booking service, you should have:<\/p>\n You may need to find your lost theory test pass certificate number<\/a> to book your driving test or to change a driving test appointment.<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: There is no need to take confirmation of the booking to the practical driving test. The section below explains how to check driving test appointment details in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The service is only available from 6am in the morning to 11:40pm in the evening. The facility allows you to:<\/p>\n When you use the driving test booking service, you should have:<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: You would need to provide advance notice of at least three (3) working days to avoid having to pay again. Sundays and public holidays<\/a> will not count as a working day.<\/p>\n You will be allowed to change your driving test appointment<\/a> up to six (6) times after making the original booking. Following that, you would need to cancel the test and rebook it if you still need to make more changes.<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: The online service is for finding any available earlier test appointments (not for adding your name to a cancellation list). The section below explains how to change driving tests in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The tables show the current cost for booking a theory test and a practical driving test through the GOV.UK website. Be aware that unofficial ‘copycat websites<\/a>‘ may charge more than the prices quoted below.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
\nBooking a Test to Upgrade a Licence<\/h2>\n
\nEmail: customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk<\/a>
\nTelephone: 0300 200 1122<\/a>
\nMonday to Friday: 8am to 4pm
\nFind out about call charges<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nWhen You Don’t Need the Theory Test<\/h2>\n
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\nHow to Check Driving Test Details<\/h2>\n
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\nHow to Change a Driving Test Appointment<\/h2>\n
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Limit for Changing Test Appointments<\/h4>\n
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\nDriving Test Costs 2022<\/h2>\n
Car Test Price<\/h4>\n