You can book your test online via the official DVSA website (gov.uk). Be cautious of third-party websites that may charge extra fees.

• Weekdays: £62
• Evenings, weekends, and bank holidays: £75

You must bring:

• Your provisional driving licence
• Your Theory Test pass certificate
• A suitable, roadworthy car (if not using the test centre’s vehicle)

Yes, but your car must:

• Have L-plates (front and back)
• Be roadworthy and have an MOT (if needed)
• Have an extra rear-view mirror for the examiner
• Be insured for the test

You should feel confident driving independently without your instructor’s help, have passed mock tests, and have practiced all manoeuvres (e.g., parallel parking, reversing).

You must give at least 3 working days’ notice to change or cancel your test, otherwise, you’ll lose your fee.

The test lasts about 40 minutes and includes:

• An eyesight check
• "Show me, tell me" vehicle safety questions
• General driving ability
• One reversing manoeuvre
• Independent driving (with or without a sat-nav)

• "Tell me" question: Asked before driving (e.g., "Tell me how you’d check the brakes before a journey.")
• "Show me" question: Asked while driving (e.g., "Show me how to wash and clean the windscreen.")

If you fail, you must wait at least 10 working days before retaking the test. Your examiner will provide feedback on what needs improvement.

You can get up to 15 minor faults, but one serious or dangerous fault results in immediate failure.

Yes, but only for necessary clarifications. Examiners will usually keep conversation minimal to let you focus.

Yes, your instructor can sit in the backseat, but they cannot speak or assist during the test.

Not necessarily. Stalling is a minor fault unless it affects other road users or happens repeatedly.

Your examiner will tell you whether you’ve passed or failed and provide feedback. If you pass, you’ll get a pass certificate and can apply for your full licence.

Most candidates will use a sat-nav, but some will follow road signs instead. The examiner will inform you before the test begins.

Stay calm and carry on. Minor mistakes don’t mean automatic failure unless they become serious or repeated faults.

Yes! Once you pass, you can drive straight away while waiting for your full licence to arrive.

The DVLA usually sends your full licence within 3 weeks of passing, but you can drive in the meantime.

Contact the DVSA with your details. You won’t get a replacement, but they can confirm your pass status.

Yes, unless the weather is too dangerous (e.g., heavy snow, thick fog). The DVSA will notify you if your test is cancelled.

You must bring your provisional licence, Theory Test pass certificate, and a roadworthy vehicle (if not using the test centre’s car).

Yes, but your car must be insured for the test, have L plates, an extra rear-view mirror, and meet all legal requirements.

The most common reasons include not checking mirrors, poor observations at junctions, hesitating too much, and failing to follow road signs correctly.

Not necessarily. You will be asked to perform one of the possible parking maneuvers, which could be parallel parking, bay parking, or pulling up on the right.

Yes. Driving too slowly without reason can cause issues for other drivers and might be marked as a serious fault.

Yes, but you cannot overturn the result. You can appeal to the DVSA if you believe your test was conducted unfairly.

The test costs £62 on weekdays and £75 on evenings, weekends, or bank holidays.

Yes! You can drive on motorways immediately after passing, but it’s recommended to take a Pass Plus course for extra confidence.

Yes. Full UK licences must be renewed every 10 years to update your photo. It’s free if you’re over 70 years old.

If you get 6 or more penalty points in the first 2 years, your licence will be revoked, and you must retake both the Theory and Practical Tests.