Driving test costs

A theory test costs 拢23 for cars, and the driving test costs 拢62. The full costs for lorries, buses, motorcycles and other vehicles are shown in the tables.

These are the prices to book your theory test and book your driving test through 188体育. Unofficial websites usually charge more.

Car

Weekdays Evenings, weekends
and bank holidays
Theory test 拢23 拢23
Driving test 拢62 拢75
Extended driving test for disqualified drivers 拢124 拢150

Lorry, minibus, bus and coach

To become a lorry or bus driver you usually need to take the 4 Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests. You only need to take 2 of the tests in some cases.

The costs are the same for all categories of lorry and bus, such as C1, C, D1, and D.

Your part 3a test may cost up to 拢40 if you choose to take it with an approved test provider instead of with DVSA.

Weekdays Evenings, weekends
and bank holidays
Driver CPC part 1a: theory - multiple-choice questions 拢26 拢26
Driver CPC part 1b: theory - hazard perception 拢11 拢11
Driver CPC part 2: case studies 拢23 拢23
Driver CPC part 3a: off-road exercises 拢40 拢40
Driver CPC part 3b: on-road driving 拢115 拢141
Driver CPC part 4: practical demonstration 拢55 拢63

Motorcycle and moped

Compulsory basic training (CBT) course prices are set by training schools. Contact your nearest course provider for availability and prices.

Weekdays Evenings, weekends
and bank holidays
Theory test 拢23 拢23
Module 1 motorcycle test (off-road) 拢15.50 拢15.50
Module 2 motorcycle test (on-road) 拢75 拢88.50
Extended test for disqualified riders (on-road) 拢150 拢177

Tractor and other specialist vehicles

Weekdays Evenings, weekends
and bank holidays
Driving test 拢62 拢75

Rebooking your test

You have to pay the full amount again if you do not pass your test and want to book another one.

Evening and weekend driving tests

Driving test centres do not offer evening and weekend driving tests all of the time.

All available evening and weekend driving test appointments are shown when you book your driving test or find an earlier test date.

Tests taken from 4:30pm onwards count as evening tests.

There are different costs for tests in

Part of Learn to drive a car: step by step

  1. Step 1 Check you're allowed to drive

    Most people can start learning to drive when they鈥檙e 17.

    1. Check what age you can drive
    2. Requirements for driving legally
    3. Driving eyesight rules

  2. Step 2 Get a provisional licence

    1. Apply for your first provisional driving licence 拢34 to 拢43

  3. Step 3 Driving lessons and practice

    You need a provisional driving licence to take lessons or practise.

    1. The Highway Code
    2. Taking driving lessons
    3. Find driving schools, lessons and instructors
    4. Practise vehicle safety questions

  4. and Prepare for your theory test

    1. Theory test revision and practice
    2. Take a practice theory test

  5. Step 4 Book and manage your theory test

    You need a provisional driving licence to book your theory test.

    1. Book your theory test 拢23
    2. What to take to your test
    3. Change your theory test appointment
    4. Check your theory test appointment details
    5. Cancel your theory test

  6. Step 5 Book and manage your driving test

    You must pass your theory test before you can book your driving test.

    1. Book your driving test 拢62 to 拢75
    2. What to take to your test
    3. Change your driving test appointment
    4. Check your driving test appointment details
    5. Cancel your driving test

  7. Step 6 When you pass

    You can start driving as soon as you pass your driving test.

    You must have an insurance policy that allows you to drive without supervision.

    1. Find out about Pass Plus training courses