Learning to drive - What do I need?
Pass your practical driving test
Practical tests are generally available at all permanent test centres from Monday to Friday from 8.50am to 3.50pm
From May to September (for a higher charge), tests are also available on weekday evenings after 4.00pm and on Saturdays.
For the address and phone number of your nearest theory test centre, phone the national test booking line on 08450 600 6 700.
Address and phone number of your nearest practical test centre
Apply for your practical test on form DL3 which you can get from:
- theory and practical driving test centres
- approved driving instructors
Get a full licence
Exchange your practical test certificate for a full licence by sending your test pass certificate to DVA, with your photocard licence, paper counterpart and the fee. Do this as soon as possible. If you forget, and leave it longer than two years, your practical test pass will not be valid and you will need to take and pass another theory and practical test. (Further details on adding a test pass certifcate).
