The cost of the practical test DSA booking fee is £62. This amount only pays for the examiner and the DSA's administration.
You will also need to pay for your test lesson on the day of the test, this will be for 3 hours tuition, and includes 90 mins before test, the test and your journey back from the test centre.
How to book a practical driving test
Booking online
To book a test online you will need:
- a valid UK driving licence
- a theory test certificate number
- a valid debit or credit card for payment (Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Visa Electron, Switch/Maestro and Solo cards are accepted)
Booking by phone
To book a practical test with a Call Centre Agent over the phone you will need:
- a valid UK driving licence
- a theory test certificate number
- a valid debit or credit card for payment (Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Visa Electron, Switch/Maestro and Solo cards are accepted)
You can book a practical test over the phone using the numbers below, from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Practical test booking line - 0300 200 1122
Welsh language booking line - 0300 200 1133
Minicom booking line - 0300 200 1144
Fax booking line - 0300 200 1155
Booking by post
To book a practical test by post you will need an application form. Payment can be made by cheque or postal order, but cash payments are not accepted. Application forms are available online or on request from the Driving Standards Agency booking line.
Rescheduling and cancelling a test
You can reschedule or cancel a practical test either online or by phone up to three clear working days before the test, without loss of fee. The online service is available from 6.00 am to midnight, seven days a week. If you prefer to phone, DSA's Call Centre Agents are available to take your call from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays). Dial 0300 200 1122 and follow the prompts.
If you cancel or reschedule the test inside the three working days you will lose your test fee.