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You can take the theory test as soon as you reach your 17th birthday, providing you have a valid provisional driving licence and appropriate identification. You need to make an appointment for the test in advance. Theory Test Pass Certificate
When you can take the test ....

At most Theory Test Centres, appointments are available for 09.00, 10.15, 11.30, 12.15, 14.15, 15.30, 16.45 and 18.00 on weekdays. Saturday morning appointments are also usually available for 09.00, 10.15 and 11.30. Appointment times do vary from centre to centre - this is only a guide.
Major centres will be open every day, more remote centres will not. You can check by telephoning 0300 200 1122 (Welsh Speakers 0300 200 1133 and Hearing Impaired customers 0300 200 1144) any time between 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

 
Money  

The Theory Test currently costs £28.50. You can pay by cheque or postal order with a written application, or by debit or credit card for a telephoned booking.

 
How to apply for the test ....
Book by telephone

If you have a debit or credit card, the best way to book is by telephone (see telephone system below for numbers). You will also need your driver number (on your provisional driving licence), and a pen & paper to write down your booking reference number and other details. It is best to avoid telephoning on a Monday if possible, as the phone lines are at their busiest.

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 ...
0 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 2 2
Welsh Language
0 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 3 3
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
1
CAR PRACTICAL TESTS
2
 
When telephoning to book my test, what will I be asked?

You will be asked:

= what type of vehicle the test is for (car, motorcycle, lorry, bus).
= for your driver number, name, address and phone number.
= where and when you want to take the test (ask what choice you have).
= 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.
 

NOTE: Candidates can listen through a headset to the test being read out in one of 15 languages other than English. These are: Welsh, Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Gujerati, Punjabi, Urdu, Turkish, Arabic, Tamil, Portuguese, Farsi, Albanian, Spanish and Kurdish. (If you require translation into any other language see below)

Applicants needing an interpreter/translator can get details of registered organisations by telephoning 0300 200 1122 (or 0300 200 1133 for Welsh speakers). You have to find such a person before the actual test booking can be made, and pay their fees as well as the test fee.

 
Alternative ways to book your test ...

ON THE INTERNET

You can now book your test on the internet at ...https://pt.dsa.gov.uk/tests/tests_E/tt/data_processing.asp

Click on the link above and choose the 'book a test' item in the Theory 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, relative 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.

Theory Test Postal Application Form
Application form
 
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