Driving Practical Test
You can book your Driving Practical Test as soon as you have passed your Driving Theory Test.
Click here to find your nearest Driving Test Centre on the DSA Web site – just enter your Postcode or County and you will see your nearest centres. Click on a centre and you will see the test availability in weeks, pass rates and downloadable maps of test routes. Pass rates are typically around 50% but can vary. You might want consider this along with your familiarity with the area (especially if you will be taking your test after 1st October 2010 when the new independent driving section is introduced to the test).
Also think carefully what time of day you would like your test as this is likely to effect the traffic conditions and in winter early appointments can be cancelled due to frosty/ icy road conditions.
Once you have decided you can check availability and book online here.
You will need:
- valid GB or NI (Northern Ireland) driving licence number;
- theory test Pass Date and Certificate number; and
- valid debit or credit card for payment
- Surname; and
- Date of Birth
Or if you prefer you can book your test by phone.
The call centres are open for booking and enquiries Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (except public and bank holidays).
Numbers to call:
| English speakers: | 0300 200 1122 |
| Welsh speakers: | 0300 200 1133 |
| Minicom: | 0300 200 1144 |
| Fax booking: | 0300 200 1155 |
What to expect on your test
This official DSA video gives a good overview of what to expect on your practical test. From Tuesday 6 April 2010 driving examiners will ask candidates if they would like their instructor (or another observer – preferably the person who has taught them to drive) to sit in on their car test and listen to the feedback at the end. However, it is purely the candidate’s choice.
You will be asked one “Show Me” and one “Tell Me” questions. You must answer both correctly or you will record one driving fault (you are allowed 15 minor faults) – not a very good way to start your test!
