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Register with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to book certain types of theory and practical driving tests.
Find an earlier driving theory test, move it to a later date, or change the test centre you take it at.
The driving test changed on 4 December 2017 to make it a better assessment of the ability to drive safely on our busy, modern roads.
You can use the driving test marking sheet (DL25) if you're a driving instructor carrying out a mock driving test.
Data and statistics about the number of theory tests and driving tests taken in Great Britain, pass rates, and the number of instructors.
As a driving instructor, you can ask for a report that shows a summary of the faults your pupils made during car driving tests in the last 12 months.
Apply for your site to be approved to host heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 4 tests.
How to get your full driving licence once you've passed your driving test - driving test certificate, photocard, provisional, paper licences
Guidance for driving examiners carrying out the practical and extended driving tests for cars.
Learn to drive a car in the UK - get a provisional licence, take driving lessons, prepare for your theory test, book your practical test
Apply for a refund of out-of-pocket expenses if your theory test or driving test was cancelled with less than 3 clear working days’ notice.
Find out the 10 most common reasons for failing the car driving test in Great Britain.
Buses and coaches used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some must also carry a minimum weight.
Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test.
Find out what’s assessed during your driving test, what things count as faults, and how to improve.
Report someone who is pretending to be someone else to take a theory or driving test for them
How to use your own staff to provide driving tests for employees of your company, police service or fire and rescue service.
Lorries used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some vehicles and trailers must also carry a minimum weight.
Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test
The 'show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions that driving examiners can ask in car driving tests.
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