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Book your official DSA practical driving test online
The quickest and easiest way to book your official Driving Standards Agency (DSA) practical driving test is online. When you book using this official service, you only pay the cost of the test – there is no extra booking fee.
What you will need
When you can book
You can book online between 6.00 am and midnight
To book your practical test online you need:
- your valid Great Britain or Northern Ireland provisional driving licence number
- your credit or debit card details
- a theory test pass date and certificate number (if appropriate)
When you can book online
You can use the online booking service between 6.00 am and midnight, Monday to Sunday.
Protecting your data
You can read the Data Protection Act 1998 - Fair Processing Notice for DSA before you start.
How to pay for your test
The cost
When you book your test on Directgov, you only pay the cost of your practical test - there's no extra booking fee
DSA can only accept the following cards:
- Delta
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Visa Electron
Retaking your test
If you took your practical test today but didn't pass, you can take another test of the same category after:
- three clear working days for a lorry, bus or motorcycle module one test
- ten clear working days for a car or motorcycle module two test
Help with this service
You can watch a video guide to booking your practical test online by clicking the link below.
If you have any problems when using this service, please contact DSA's customer service team.
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Provided by the Driving Standards Agency
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