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.

Review UK Driving Licence to see if you need to take a UK driving test

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 may be able to help.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has overall responsibility for theory and practical driving tests.

Visit their website http://www.driving-tests.co.uk/ for information on:

• Driving test fees
• Booking or enquiring about theory tests or,
• If you have passed a theory test and want to book a practical test or,
• You have an enquiry about the practical test

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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. 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, please 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).