Once you’ve passed your theory test and had enough driving lessons, you can start thinking about booking your practical driving test.

Read on and find out how to book your test and what to do if you need to change your practical driving test appointment.

 

How Do I Change My Driving Test Appointment Online?

You can change your practical driving test appointment online via the gov.uk website.

You will need your driving licence number and driving test reference number to change your appointment.

 

How Do You Change the Practical Driving Test Date?

On the gov.uk website, you can find an earlier or later driving test date or change which test centre you take your test at.

Make sure that you give at least 3 full working days’ notice to change your test – Mondays to Saturdays count as working days, but Sundays and public holidays don’t.

If you don’t give this notice, you’ll have to pay again.

You can get a refund after you’ve changed your test if you:

  • Have an illness which stops you taking the test
  • Have an injury which stops you taking the test
  • Have suffered a bereavement
  • Have to take a school or college exam
  • Have your driving licence stolen

You should email the DVSA at customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk and attach proof of the reason you’ve had to change the appointment.

The proof can take the form of a letter from your school or college that confirms that your exam is at the same time as your practical driving test.

If you’ve had your driving licence stolen, then you need a crime number and the contact name of the police officer.

If you are ill or injured, you need a fit note or medical certificate from your GP or healthcare professional.

Please note that if you were sick for 7 days or less, then you may need to include some additional information in your email:

  • Your driving licence number
  • Your theory test pass certificate number
  • Your driving test booking reference

Use the subject title ‘Unavoidable Short Notice Cancellation’ in your email.