Theory test appointments can be booked, and subject to three clear working days notice, be changed and cancelled using our online booking service or the telephone. You can also download an application form and apply by post.

Before you can take your theory test you will need to make sure you have a valid provisional driving licence. You can apply for a provisional driving licence from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The application form (form D1) can be obtained from your local Post Office.

Once you have a valid provisional driving licence you can book your theory test. Waiting times vary from region to region, but the target is that 95 per cent of theory test candidates receive an appointment date within two weeks of their preferred date.

You will need to book the theory and practical tests separately through the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) on:

Booking online

To book a theory test online on DSA website: www.dsa.gov.uk you will need:

• A valid UK driving licence
• A valid debit or credit card for payment
  (Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Visa Electron, Switch/Maestro and Solo cards are accepted)

Booking over phone

You can book a theory test over the phone using the numbers below, from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm except on Bank Holidays.
Theory test booking line -	0870 0101 372
Welsh language booking line -	0870 0100 372
Minicom booking line -	0870 0106 372
Fax booking line -	0870 0104 372

To book a theory test with an operator over the phone you will need:

• A valid UK driving licence
• A valid debit or credit card for payment
  (Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Visa Electron, Switch/Maestro and Solo cards are accepted)

Booking by post

To book a theory test by post you will need an application form. Application forms are available online or on request from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) booking line.

Payment can be made by cheque or postal order, but cash payments are not accepted. Application forms for the theory test should be sent to the address shown on the form. The address on these forms is

Driver and Vehicle Agency,
Booking Department,
PO Box 381,
Manchester, M50 3UW

Download a theory test application form (front page) (PDF, 251K)

Download a theory test application form (back page) (PDF, 389K)

Cancelling or rescheduling a test

You can reschedule or cancel a test over the phone via the booking line or you can do it online. Providing you give DSA three clear working days notice you can:

• Move or change your appointment
• Cancel your appointment
• Have a full refund of test fee