I know that it all seems really complicated, and there are a lot of things you need to know before passing your driving test. Below are some of the more common questions, answered for you. If you have a questions not covered here, just drop me a line and I will try my best to answer it for you, or point you to a resource that might be able to help. Check out the helpful links section too, these sites are full of useful information.
Go to the website to apply for your Provisional License. It costs £34 to apply online.
You’ll need to provide:
- photo ID unless you have a valid UK biometric passport
- addresses where you’ve lived over the last 3 years
- your National Insurance number if you know it
You’ll also have to be at least 15 years old and 9 months and be able to read a number plate at 20 metres distance.
Click the following link: Book Your Theory Test.
(If you cannot get a reasonable Theory Test date - try booking through this cancellation service and enjoy 20% off their price).
You need your:
- UK driving licence number
- email address - you have to book by phone if you don’t 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 take your theory or driving test.
Car and motorcycle tests cost £23.
There are 2 parts to the test:
- 50 multiple-choice questions covering all aspects of driving in 4 broad categories; driver attitude; traffic signs and regulations; effects of alcohol, drugs and fatigue on driver behaviour; safety and environmental aspects of vehicles
- hazard perception - a test which involves clicking as you see hazards developing in 14 different driving scenarios
You book and take them as a single test. You must pass both parts to pass the test.
It’s very important to study for the theory test, don’t just try to memorise the answers. To get the best chance you will need to read the Highway Code and The Official DVSA Guide to Driving, The Essential Skills.
There are many apps available these days to help you study driving theory, I recommend Theory test pro which can be accessed free, but the full version is available to purchase.
Click the following link: Book Your Driving Test.
(If you cannot get a reasonable Driving Test date - try booking through this cancellation service and enjoy 20% off their price).
You will need your:
- UK driving licence number
- credit or debit card
Current charges are detailed below:
Test type | Weekdays | Evenings, weekends and bank holidays |
---|---|---|
Driving (L) test | £62 | £75 |
Extended driving test for disqualified drivers | £124 | £150 |
- an eyesight check
- 'show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions
- general driving ability
- reversing your vehicle
- independent driving
- you may have to do an emergency stop exercise