Car Driving Licence & Test Resources
This page contains information and links for licence and test booking, we have only listed official Gov and DVSA, DVLA resources.
Gaining your full UK car licence requires 2 tests, the first part is the theory test multiple choice and hazard perception,
The second part is the practical test accompanied by an examiner which consists of an eyesight check, show-me-tell-me safety questions, and about 40 minutes of driving to test your driving ability, including reversing the car and independent driving.
Provisional UK Driving licence
Before beginning your lessons, you will need a provisional UK driving licence, for a car licence the minimum age is 17, and you will need to provide a valid photograph or if you have a valid UK passport this can also be used.
Apply for a Provisional Car Driving licence here
If you do not have to access the online service, it is possible to apply by post, the D1 form is available from participating Post Offices.
Booking for Theory Test
You will need:
UK driving licence number
email address for confirmation
credit or debit card for payment.
Test Booking for Driving (practical)
Items you will need to book your driving test:
UK driving licence number.
Credit or debit card for payment.
Your driving instructor's personal reference number; this can help in checking the instructors available on the day.
Book Practical Driving test Here
Change your Driving Test Appointment
This service can be used if you need to change the date of your driving test after booking.
This service can be used to:
Find an earlier date for your driving test if one is available.
Move your test to a later date than the original date.
Change the test centre for your driving test.
You must give at least 3 days' notice or fees will apply, full details can be found at the link below.
Make Changes to Test Appointment Here
Theory Test Revision and Practice
There are many resources and ways to revise and practice for the car theory test.
The resources listed are all official but they do have fees attached:
The Official DVSA Theory Test kit app for Apple phones and tablets.
This option is a good price and is an app for your phone so it’s probably the most practical option.
The App can be purchased from either Apple apps or the Google Play Store.
or
The Official DVSA Theory Test kit online for your PC or Mac (this also includes help for the hazard perception part of the test).
Order Official DVSA Theory Test Kit Here