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Documents to bring to your driving theory test
You'll be expected to show both parts of your valid driving licence (the photocard and the paper counterpart) at the test centre. If you have an old-style licence without a photo you must also bring a valid passport.
Under certain circumstances you may be allowed to sign a declaration at the test centre if you don't have the paper counterpart.
From 1 October 2007 this declaration process will stop.
If you don't show the required documents you won't be allowed to test and you'll lose your fee.
Old-style driving licences
An old-style licence consists of one paper document which does not display your photograph. If you have an old-style paper licence you must also bring a valid passport with you - no other form of photographic identification will be accepted.
At the test centre
Once you have been registered at reception you'll go through to the test room. You may not take anything into the room with you; all personal items must be stored in the lockers provided.
Once you're in the test room you may not talk to or distract other candidates. The computer screen will display your name and the category of test you're taking.
If you have any problems during the theory test, you should raise your hand to attract the attention of the test invigilator.
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