Book and manage theory tests for your pupils

If you鈥檙e an instructor or trainer, use this service to:

  • book theory tests
  • confirm your pupil鈥檚 details before the test
  • check appointments
  • change or cancel appointments

There鈥檚 a different service to book your own theory test.

Register to book theory tests

You must be registered to book tests. You鈥檒l get your Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) business ID, username and password when you register to book.

Book and manage theory tests online

You鈥檒l need your:

  • username
  • password
  • credit or debit card
  • pupil鈥檚 driving licence number if you鈥檙e confirming their details

Before you start

You can book the following types of test:

  • car
  • motorcycle
  • lorry and bus, including the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 1 (theory), part 2 (case studies) and conversion tests

Book without a pupil鈥檚 details

You can book tests up to 6 months in advance. You do not have to give a pupil鈥檚 details when you book. This is known as being a 鈥榯rainer booker鈥�.

You must confirm the pupil鈥檚 details at least one full working day before the test. Working days do not include Sundays and public holidays.

Example

Confirm the pupil鈥檚 details by Wednesday if the test is on Friday.

Change or cancel a test

You can change or cancel a test up to 3 full working days before the test. Monday to Saturday count as working days but Sundays and public holidays do not.

If you cancel a test at short notice

You can cancel a test within 3 full working days but you鈥檒l have to pay again. Find out when you can get a refund if you cancel a theory test at short notice.

Help with your bookings

Contact DVSA to get help booking theory tests for your pupils.

DVSA theory test booking support
[email protected]
Telephone: 0300 200 1122 (then press the 2-digit fast track code)
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
Find out about call charges