If you have a debit or credit card, the best way to book your practical test is by telephone (see telephone system below for numbers) - it means you can choose the exact date and time. You will also need your driver number (on your provisional driving licence), your Theory Test Certificate number and a pen & paper to write down your booking reference number and other details. It is also best if you have an idea of which test centre you wish to take your practical test at - talk to your instructor about what he or she thinks.

The DSA has a telephone answering system for TEST BOOKING and GENERAL ENQUIRIES. Below are directions through the FAST TRACK telephone system to book a theory test ...

The telephone number for ALL BOOKINGS is ...

Welsh Language

when you get to the automated answering system use the star number system below ...

For example: If you wish to book a CAR THEORY TEST you call ... 0300 200 1122 wait for the automated answer and then key  **1

CAR THEORY TEST	CAR PRACTICAL TESTS

You will be asked:

	what type of vehicle the test is for (e.g. manual or automatic).
	for your driver number, name, address and phone number.
	where and when you want to take the test (ask what choice you have).
	your theory pass certificate number.
	whether you have any special needs (e.g. wheelchair access) or any form of reading/writing difficulty (e.g. dyslexia, deafness). Assistance will be made available for you if possible. Whether you will be accompanied by an interpreter.

ON THE INTERNET

You can now book your test on the internet at ...www.dsa.gov.uk/tests/online_booking_1.asp

Click on the link above and choose the 'book a test' item in the Practical Test menu. The system will take you through the booking system step-by-step and then ask for payment. You can pay with most debit and credit cards.

BY POST

If you don't have a debit or credit card yourself, you could ask a friend, relation or your driving instructor to book the test for you using their card.

Failing that, you can obtain a postal application form from your local driving test centre or from your driving instructor, and pay by cheque or postal order. Booking this way means you will be allocated a test date and time which might not be convenient for you. However, once you have a booking, you can change it over the telephone.

If you have trouble getting an application form you can ask for one to be posted to you by telephoning 0300 200 1122.