How to book your driving theory test

Before applying or booking driving theory test you must be a holder of a valid provisional driving licence. At the age of 17 you can apply for a provisional driving licence from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). Provisional application forms (form D1) are available with your local Post Office. You can book theory test once you became the holder or have a valid provisional driving licence. If you are a holder of a valid driving licence which is of car and you want to learn to drive a large vehicle, minibuses or buses you have to apply for provisional entitlement for those vehicles.

Driving theory test appointments can be booked, changed or cancelled in three clear working days notice by using driving test booking online service or telephonically. Once you become a holder of valid provisional driving licence you can book driving test. Waiting times differs from region to region, but the target of that is to provide an appointment date within two weeks of their preferred date to the 95 per cent of theory test examinee.

Through the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) you have book the theory and driving practical test (car practical test, motorcycle practical test, minibuses or buses).

There are various ways through which you can book your self for driving theory test. They are as follows –

• Online booking
• Booking by post
• Booking driving test over phone.

Online booking

If you want to book or apply yourself for driving theory test online you will have to provide -

• 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:

An application form has to be filled if you want to book theory test by post. Application forms are available online or on request from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) booking line. 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

Cash payments are not accepted. Payment can be made either by cheque or by postal order.

Booking driving test 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
Booking Theory test line – 0870 0101 372
Welsh language booking line – 0870 0100 372
Minicom booking line – 0870 0106 372
Fax booking line – 0870 0104 372

While booking for a theory test on 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)

Cancelling or rescheduling a test

You can reschedule or cancel your respective test either telephonically via the booking line or through online for which you need to give DSA three clear working days notice through which you can:

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

Booking DSA theory test appointment

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 driving theory test. Waiting times vary from region to region, but the target is that 95 per cent of driving 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 driving 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 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
• valid debit or credit card for payment
  (Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Visa Electron, Switch/Maestro and Solo cards are accepted)

Booking driving test by post :

To book 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

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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

Driving theory test - Case study

Improvements to driving theory test

A new element is being introduced to the driving theory exam to test learners on their understanding of driving, rather than just their knowledge of the facts.

From 28 September 2009, one case study will be included in the exam for car drivers, moped and motorcycle riders.

 As part of the multiple choice section of the test, the case study will assess candidates' understanding of driving theory, while the multiple choice questions will continue to assess their knowledge of the subject.

The theory test case study will take the form of a scenario, or short story, on which five questions will
be based. Candidates will answer the questions in the same way as they do now, using either the touch screen or mouse.

If you have understood all the current questions in the DSA theory test question bank, then there is no need to worry.

So multiple choice element of the theory test will be of

• 45 multiple choice questions = 45 marks
• One case study scenario with 5 questions to answer = 5 marks
• The pass mark = 43/50

Click here to see an example case and the questions What DSA says about the new case studies section in theory test? DSA's Director of Driver Education and Learning, Jill Lewis, said: "Case studies are widely used in education to put learning into context and test comprehension of a subject, so many candidates will have encountered this type of question before.

Initially we are introducing one case study based on existing questions in the theory test question bank, to get candidates used to the concept. It will also allow us to monitor any impact on the theory test. Over time, we plan to introduce more case studies into the theory test to assess candidates' understanding of what they have learned."

Ways to pass driving test

Multiple choice test is the first part of driving theory test which consist of 50 questions out of which you need to answer 43 questions right and the time limit is 57 minutes. You can also go for a practice session of the multiple choice questions to get used to the layout of the test. At the end of the practice session the real test will begin. This session is being designed to test your understanding of the theory behind driving.

Driving test:

There are two parts of driving theory test i.e. multiple-choice test and the hazard perception test. Both must be passed in the same attempt to get theory test certificate. Once you clear driving theory test then only you will be able to appear for driving practical test.


Hazard perception test is the second part of driving theory test in which you will be shown 14 clips of 1 minute each having 15 hazards in all (1 clip will have 2 hazards respectively). Once you are done with hazard perception test you'll be invited to answer few customer survey questions. This session is designed to test your alertness of potential hazards whilst driving.

Unlike multiple choice questions, for the hazard perception test there are no separate versions for different vehicles e.g. car, bike, heavy vehicle etc, each vehicle category takes the same test, however the pass mark is different for different categories of tests.

If you pass one part and fail the other you will fail the whole driving theory test, and need to attempt for both the test again.

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If you are preparing for your driving theory test, it is important that you study all the latest official theory test questions published by DSA with the help of theory cd and theory dvd.

Theory test (multiple choice questions) features

• Latest 2010 DSA official driving theory test questions and answers for car and bike. Access complete official latest DSA driving theory test questions bank from which actual exam questions are chosen. Know exactly what to expect in exam so no surprises.
• Latest 2010 DSA official driving theory test questions and answers for car and bike.
• Progress monitor, review complex questions. Try our unique study pattern and you just can't fail.
• See all preparation statistics; see where you are getting wrong and how many times.
• Solve unlimited random mock tests with different questions every time.
• Includes new case study style questions for car and bike.
• Improve your weak areas/skills, graphical progress monitor.

Hazard perception test features -

• Includes interactive hazard perception clips.
• Over 70+ interactive hazard perception practice clips, including official DSA practice clips, tips and hints, scoring mechanism demonstration graphics.

Bonus features-

• Latest The Highway Code rules and regulations with road and traffic signs.

Driving practical test-

• Show me tell me questions
• Interactive driving test manoeuvres
• Detailed advice on how to pass your DSA practical test
• Eager to drive on the road? What you need to know about driving on the road

4. Why hazard perception clips so important in driving theory test

Hazard perception test has been introduced in the driving theory test since new drivers are irrationally involved in accidents, mostly in the first months after passing a driving test. It has been demonstrated that drivers who have taken hazard perception test training have much better hazard test skills.

Hazard perception clips plays a very vital role as it reduces number of deaths on the roads. While driving there are some hazards driver has to look such as huge vehicles moving over to your side of the road, loose pets and farmyard animals, changes in the traffic movement and volume, junctions and roundabouts, horse riders, weather conditions of the day, road surfaces, parked vehicles, hidden junctions and turns.

A driver has to face all this obstacles and make his own way. It is a process where examinee will be shown 14 clips out of which there will be 15 hazards.

Driving theory test: Simple way to your crack driving test

If you are preparing yourself for driving theory test, it is important that you study all the latest official theory test questions published by DSA.

Practice all official DSA car and motorcycle theory test question bank from which actual exam questions are chosen.

You need to make sure, your driving test learning material includes -

Theory test (multiple choice questions) features:

• Latest 2010/11 DSA official driving theory test questions and answers for car and bike .
• Access complete official latest DSA driving theory test questions bank from which actual exam questions are chosen. Know exactly what to expect in exam so no surprises!
• Latest 2010/11 DSA official driving theory test questions and answers for car and bike.
• Includes new case study style questions for car and bike.
• Solve unlimited random mock tests with different questions every time.
• Get ready for your big day!
• Progress monitor, review complex questions.

Hazard perception test features:

• Over 72 hazard perception practice clips including official DSA practice clips
• Interactive practice sessions .
• Access clips in test, practice, review modes this helps you to understand the scoring in each clip.
• Know more about examination process.
• Scoring mechanism, tips and hints.
• Demonstration graphics.

Bonus Features:

• Driving practical test - Show me tell me questions.
• Interactive driving test manoeuvres.
• Detailed advice on how to pass your DSA practical test.
• Eager to drive on the road?
• What you need to know about driving on the road.

Ways to prepare for theory test -
Option A – Download driving theory test questions straight on to your computer

• Receive the download link immediately by email. Click on the link to download the free trial version with more than 140 questions to practice, hazard perception test clips, tips and information on how to pass your test in first attempt.
• Start accessing all official DSA car and motorcycle theory test question bank from which actual exam questions are chosen. You can start accessing all official DSA 1200+ questions in less than 5 mins !

Option B -Driving theory test PC-CD ROM
All above features are included in Driving theory test PC-CD ROM.

So Pass at first attempt and pass with confidence.