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Reduced theory test costs from October 2015

The cost of car and motorcycle theory tests will drop from 拢25 to 拢23 in October 2015.

Driving theory test

Theory test fees for other types of vehicle will also be reduced.

The changes apply to theory tests taken from 1 October 2015.

You can now book tests for 1 October onwards.

You鈥檒l have to pay the old fee if you choose a test date before 1 October 2015.

Type of test Current cost Cost from 1 October 2015
Car theory test 拢25 拢23
Abridged car theory test 拢19 拢18
Motorcycle theory test 拢25 拢23
Driver CPC part 1:
multiple-choice
拢28 拢26
Driver CPC part 1:
hazard perception
拢12 拢11
Driver CPC part 2:
case studies
拢24 拢23
Approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 test 拢83 拢81

Avoid extra costs when you book

You can save money by using the official theory test booking service at www.gov.uk/booktheorytest.

You only pay for the cost of the test itself when you use the official booking service on 188体育.

Other websites might charge extra fees.

Keeping costs down for motorists

The changes were announced in 2014, and follow costs being cut from 拢31 to 拢25 in October 2014 .

Updates to this page

Published 29 July 2015