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When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens during the test, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled.
You can book your driving test when you’ve passed your theory test. You do…
You must take: your UK driving licence your theory test pass certificate,…
You can take your driving test in your own car rather than your driving…
There are 5 parts to the driving test: an eyesight check ‘show me, tell…
There are 3 types of faults you can make: a dangerous fault - this…
Your driving test can be cancelled or stopped because of bad weather,…
When you book your driving test you should say if you have a: disability…
When to book your car theory test, what to take with you, what happens at the test centre, how the multiple-choice questions and hazard perception test work, and the pass mark.
You must have a provisional driving licence to book your theory test.…
You can use books and software to revise for the theory test and take…
You must take your UK photocard driving licence to your test. If you have…
You must arrive 15 minutes before your theory test starts. If you’re late…
You have 57 minutes to answer 50 multiple-choice questions. Before the…
Before you start the hazard perception test, you’ll be shown a video about…
You’ll get the result at the test centre after taking the theory test. You…
When you book your theory test you should say if you have a: reading…
Vehicle emissions testing - including the MOT test, roadside checks and Air Quality Management Areas
Use the technical application submission (TAS) service to send Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF), accessibility certificate and notifiable alterations forms
Understanding your car driving test result, including what was assessed, what sorts of things counted as faults, and how to improve in each area.
How to upgrade an automatic car driving licence so that you can drive a manual car
Use this form to get your vehicle testing and calibration equipment approved by DVSA.
Book your official DVSA practical driving test for cars from £62, or other types of practical driving tests, including motorcycle and driving instructor tests
Book your official DVSA car or motorcycle theory test for £23, or other lorry, bus and Driver CPC theory tests.
Send test and certificate forms using the technical application submission (TAS) service, including first time tests, notifiable alterations and replacing plating or test documents
How to set up an MOT centre for HGVs, trailers, buses and coaches including eligibility, what you need and how to apply.
The cost of theory tests and driving tests for cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles and other vehicles
Statistics about car driving tests, showing pass rates for each driving test centre by gender and ethnicity, and first-time passes.
Changes to the car driving test to make sure newly-qualified drivers are better prepared for driving on modern roads.
The specialist HGV tests to carry dangerous goods, take goods outside the EU, change weight restrictions, qualify for a Low Emissions Certificate
Check if you can get your van, HGV or trailer's IVA test done by video call rather than in person, how to prepare for the test, and how it works.
Lorries used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some vehicles and trailers must also carry a minimum weight.
You need the right licence to drive a tractor or specialist vehicle, there are also age limits and specific rules for driving tests
The 'show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions that driving examiners can ask in car driving tests.
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