Driving Test

Even if you are already an experienced driver in your own country you may have to take a UK driving test before the end of your first year in the UK. It consists of a Theory and Practical test.

First, review our page UK Driving Licence to see if and when you need to take the UK driving test.

Driving Instruction - It is recommended that you go to an approved driving instructor to learn how to pass the UK driving test, which is different from learning to drive which you can already do.
 
The Relocation Bureau will be able to help.  

You may also like to visit our page on Driving Instructors.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has overall responsibility for the theory and practical driving tests.  Click here to visit their website for information on:

• Learning to drive and choosing an instructor

• The Theory test

• The Driving test

• Test fees

Another useful website well worth a visit is www.drivingtestonline.co.uk. 
This site gives a practical and enlightening commentary on the various stages of the Driving Test.

Once you have passed your driving test

Once you have passed your driving test (theory and practical) you should exchange your test pass certificate for a full licence as soon as possible. Your instructor or the test examiner will usually be able to advise you.

All of the following information, and more, is available on the Driving Standards Agency website.

The procedures are:-

You can apply for your first full licence by completing the declaration section on your test pass certificate and send it together with your provisional licence and fee to DVLA. 

If you already hold a full licence and have passed an additional driving test, complete the declaration section on your test pass certificate and send it together with your full licence and fee to DVLA. 

If you do not already hold a photocard driving licence you will need also to complete the D750 form given to you by the driving test examiner (also available from post offices).