How
To Book The Practical Test
There
is usually a waiting time for tests. The waiting times varies
from place to place but can range from a few weeks to 12
weeks. The times to take the test are at :-
08:40
09:37
10:44
11:41
13:33
14:30
15:27
Saturday
and weekday evening tests are available at some driving
test centres. The fee for these are higher than for a driving
test during normal working hours on weekdays. Evening tests
are available during the summer months only.
You
can book your practical test in a number of ways:-
By
Phone
The
most popular way to book the practical test is by telephone,
using your credit card or debit card. The person who books
the test must be the cardholder. If you book by this method
you’ll be given the date and time of your test immediately.
You
can do this by calling 0870 010 1372 at any time between
8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
Welsh speakers can telephone 0870 010 0372
Northern Ireland: booking and enquiries 0845 600 6700
When
you phone you should have:
- Your
theory test pass certificate number
- Your
driver number shown on your licence
- The
type of test you wish to book ( car, motorcycle, LGV,
PCV)
- Your
personal details (name, address, day / evening telephone
numbers)
- Driving
school code number (if known. This is used so your instructor
is not double booked)
- Your
preferred date
- Unacceptable
days or periods
During
the call please advise of any disability or any special
circumstances
You
will be given a booking number and will be sent an appointment
card with your details of the time and date of your test.
Check the Date and time of your allotted test with your
Instructor
On-line
The
DSA now provides an on-line booking system which can be
used between 6.00am and Midnight. This can be accessed at
www.dsa.gov.uk
To book
a practical test you will need a:-
Valid
UK driving licence number.
Theory test Pass Certificate number.
Valid debit/credit card for payment (please ensure that
you are the cardholder). The following cards are acceptable
for payment:
Not
only can you book your test on-line but you can also Change,
Check and Cancel a test
Check
a test booking online
To view
a test booking, you will need to enter your UK driving licence
number, you will then be able to check the status of any
future test you have booked, including when and where the
test is booked; and whether the booking is confirmed or
'pending'. A pending booking is a booking that we cannot
confirm until we have checked your entitlement.
By
Post
You
can apply for your practical test by Post using form DL26
(Practical Driving Test. The form is also available
from Test Centres or from your driving instructor
Send
the completed form with your payment by cheque or postal
order ( do not send cash) to:-
Driving Standards Agency
PO Box 280
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
NE99 1FP
Changing
or Cancelling your Practical Test
To change
or cancel your appointment for the practical test, you must
phone or write to the DSA, giving at least 10 clear working
days' notice, or you will lose your test fee.
Telephone:
English speakers: 0870 0101 372
Welsh speakers: 0870 0100 372
Minicom: 0870 0107 372
Fax booking: 0870 0102 372
Or write to:
The Driving Standards Agency
PO Box 280
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE99 1FP.