How to book driving test appointment?

DSA test appointments can be booked, and subject to three clear working days notice, be changed and cancelled using online booking service or the telephone.
You can also download an application form and apply by post.

Before you can take your theory test you will need to make sure you have a valid provisional driving licence. You can apply for a provisional driving licence from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The application form (form D1) can be obtained from your local Post Office.

Once you have a valid provisional driving licence you can book driving test. Waiting times vary from region to region, but the target is that 95 per cent of theory test candidates receive an appointment date within two weeks of their preferred date.

You will need to book theory and driving practical test (car practical test, motorcycle practical test) separately through the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) on:

Booking driving test online -

Using Driving Standards Agency (DSA) online booking service. You can:

Ø       Choose your test centre

Ø       Choose the time and date of your test

Ø       Check your test appointment details

Ø       Change or cancel your test if your circumstances change

For booking driving test online using DSA website: www.dsa.gov.uk you will need:

Ø       A valid UK driving licence

Ø       A valid debit or credit card for payment

(Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Visa Electron, Switch/Maestro and Solo cards are accepted)

You can book a theory test over the phone using the numbers below -

Booking Theory test line -           0870 0101 372

Welsh language booking line -     0870 0100 372

To book a theory test with an operator over the phone you will need:

Ø       A valid UK driving licence

Ø       A valid debit or credit card for payment

(Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Visa Electron, Switch/Maestro and Solo cards are accepted)

Booking test by post -

To book a theory test by post you will need an application form. Application forms are available online or on request from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) booking line.

Payment can be made by cheque or postal order, but cash payments are not accepted. Application forms for the theory test should be sent to the address shown on the form.

You can reschedule or cancel a DSA test over the phone via the booking line or you can do it online. Providing you give DSA three clear working days notice you can:

Ø       Move or change your appointment

Ø       Cancel your appointment

Ø       Have a full refund of test fee

You must bring the following items with you. If you do not, we may refuse to carry out the test and you may lose your fee.

Ø       Both parts of your valid signed GB or NI (Northern Ireland) driving licence.

Ø       If you have an old-style paper licence you must bring both your paper licence and a valid passport.

Ø       Your appointment letter.

If you misplace your licence, you must apply for a replacement from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), which could take up to15 days. If this happens, you may have to re-arrange your test.

What is DSA test?

The DSA theory test is made up of two parts; the multiple-choice part and the hazard perception part.
You can prepare for theory test here www.theory-test.co.uk
If you pass one part and fail the other you'll fail the whole online test, and you'll need to take both parts again. Once you have passed the online theory test you can then apply to take your driving practical test.
For more information about booking driving theory test visit
http://www.theory-test.co.uk/asp/book_appointment.asp