LEARNER drivers will be eager to get their full UK license and be released on the roads.
Here’s everything you need to know to book your practical driving test.
What is a practical driving test?
Practical driving tests are carried out by official staff from the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
During the exam, they drive students on roads to assess their driving ability, as well as to ensure they are able to comply with road laws and perform specific maneuvers such as:
- Parallel parking
- Reverse parking
- Three-point turnaround
- Emergency stop
- Parking in the bay
- Turning at an intersection or roundabout
- Lane change
- Start of the climb
All of this is essential so that drivers of all ages and abilities can operate safely and legally.
The test takes place in a local town and usually takes between 40 and 70 minutes.
Proper braking, use of signals, and checking mirrors and blind spots will be evaluated.
As Gov.uk explains:
“To pass the driving test you must be able to:
- Drive safely in different road and traffic conditions
- show that you know the Highway Code by the way you drive
“The national standard for driving cars tells you everything you must be able to do to pass the test.
“Only take the test when you can do everything without instruction.”
How can I book online?
You can book your practical driving test online via the website Government website.
If you want to book a test in Northern Ireland you will need to use a different service.
You will need your UK driving license number, credit or debit card and driving instructor personal reference number (to check availability) before you start.
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It is possible to book a test up to 24 weeks in advance, there is no waiting list or cancellation list and the service is available from 6am to 11:40pm.
During the week, a driving test costs £62, while on weekends and evenings it costs £75.
Only take the test when you can do everything without instruction
UK Government
How to book a driving theory test
Booking a theory driving test can also be made online.
It’s free if you need to change the date of your theory test, which can also be done online.
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You need your:
- UK driving license number
- email address – you must book by phone if you do not have one
- Credit or debit card
You must have lived in England, Wales or Scotland for at least 185 days in the last 12 months before the day you took your theory or driving test.
Car and motorcycle theory tests cost £23.
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If you need help with your booking, you can contact DVSA driving test booking support.
The telephone number is 0300 200 1122 – lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
You do not need a theory test when booking:
- a tractor test
- a test to upgrade from automatic to manual
- a test to progress through the motorcycle categories (progressive access)
- a truck and trailer test (when you have a truck license)
- a bus and trailer test (when you have a bus license)
- a truck test (when you have a medium truck license)
- a bus test (when you have a minibus license)
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