The Theory Test for car drivers is split into 2 parts. The multiple choice and the hazard perception test. For more details of each part of the test please click Here
Booking the test
I can book your theory test for you or you can do it by Clicking Here You can obtain a theory test application form from the Post Office, any driving or theory test centre or by telephoning the theory test enquiry line on 0870 0101 372 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday. If you are deaf and need a minicom machine telephone 0870 0106 372. Upon booking you will be given a booking number and sent an appointment card as confirmation within 4 days. Please note you can apply for you car provisional driving licence up to three months before your seventeenth birthday (see section Before you start for more details). This would enable you to book your theory test on your seventeenth birthday or shortly thereafter.
Cancelling the test
You are required to give a minimum of three clear working days notice of your decision to cancel or postpone your test, otherwise you will lose your test fee.
Arranging a re-test
If you fail the test you will have to wait a minimum of three clear working days before you can take the test again.
Other languages supported
The test is not only available in English, the following languages are also supported:
Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kurdish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Welsh.
Through a headset you will be able to listen to the test being read in any of the above languages. In Northern Ireland other language tests are only available in Cantonese, Bengali and Urdu.
Other special requirements
The DSA are required to make every effort to ensure that the theory test can be taken by all candidates. However, it is important that you discuss your needs with them when booking the test.
To help candidates with dyslexia or other reading problems a headset can be provided with an English language voice-over. You can also ask for up to double the normal time to complete the test. If you have any queries please ring the number stated earlier and ask for the Special Needs section.
If you cannot read or write in any of the languages provided, you are allowed to bring a translator with you. However, it must be a DSA approved translator.
At the test centre
You must take one of the following items with you to the test centre.
1. Both parts of your signed photocard driving licence or;
2. your signed driving licence and your passport.
It would also be helpful if you take your appointment card or a note of your booking number.
It is extremely important that you arrive in good time at the test centre so that the above documents can be checked. If you arrive after the start time you will not be allowed to sit the test and you will lose your test fee.