Booking your UK driving test should be quick, secure, and fee-free β as long as you go through the official DVSA website.
This guide will help you:
β Book your test step-by-step
β οΈ Avoid unnecessary booking fees
π Discover optional tools to get an earlier test date
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is the only official body that conducts UK driving tests.
π Official DVSA booking site:
Book your practical driving test β gov.uk
π· Cost to book (2025):
Weekday car test: Β£62
Evening/weekend car test: Β£75
π Be cautious: Third-party sites may look official, but they often add admin or service charges. Some learners unknowingly pay Β£90βΒ£130 for a Β£62 test. Always make sure youβre booking through gov.uk.
Make sure you have:
βοΈ Your UK driving theory test pass certificate number
βοΈ Your UK provisional driving licence
βοΈ A valid email address
βοΈ A debit or credit card to pay securely
If your local test centre has a long wait time, you can use cancellation checker services to get an earlier slot. These are third-party services and they do charge a fee, but they save time and effort by constantly scanning for openings.
Finds earlier test dates automatically
Auto-booking or instant alerts
Pass Guarantee available
Fee applies (from Β£18+)
π Check Driving Test Cancellations 4 All (affiliate link)
SpeedyTests.co.uk (affiliate option)
π‘ These are optional extras and not part of the DVSA.
π Book early to get your preferred date and time
π You can change or cancel your test up to 3 working days before β for free
π§ Choose a test centre you’re familiar with
β° Make sure youβve passed your theory test and are test-ready
π§ββοΈ Donβt rush β book when youβre confident and prepared
Avoid extra charges β book directly with the DVSA here:
π Book Your Practical Driving Test β gov.uk
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Passed your theory test
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Have your provisional licence to hand
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Card ready to pay
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Confident with all driving manoeuvres
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Mock test completed with instructor
Only book through gov.uk to avoid overpaying.
Do not use websites that add hidden booking fees unless youβre aware of and agree to the extra charge.
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