Practical Test
What happens on the UK practical driving test, from booking and test centres to show me, tell me questions and results.
Practical TestDriving Test Pass Rates by Test Centre: Every Centre in Great Britain (2025/26)
Car driving test pass rates for all 317 test centres in England, Scotland and Wales for 2025/26. The highest and lowest centres, pass rates by region, and what the figures mean when you choose where to take your test.
Practical TestHow to Book a Driving Test in 2026: Step by Step and the New Rules
Book your driving test yourself on GOV.UK for 62 pounds on a weekday. The 2026 rules: only you can book, 2 changes, the 3 nearest centres and no cancellation apps. How to find an earlier test and book in Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Practical TestWhat to Bring to Your Driving Test: UK Checklist
Your licence and a car that meets the rules, plus your theory certificate only if you took your theory test in Northern Ireland. The full driving test checklist, what your own car must have, and what happens if you forget something.
Practical TestHow Many Minors Can You Have on a Driving Test?
You can have up to 15 minors and still pass, but a single serious or dangerous fault is a fail. Here’s how the driving test is marked, when minors turn into majors and the top reasons people fail.
Practical TestDriving Test Cancellations: How to Find an Earlier Test
There's no official cancellation list. Here's how earlier driving tests really appear, the best time to check, the 2-change limit, and whether cancellation apps are worth it.
Practical TestHow Much Is a Driving Test? UK Practical Test Costs
A UK car driving test costs £62 on weekdays and £75 for evenings and weekends. Here are the official fees for every practical test, and how to avoid paying twice.
Practical TestShow Me, Tell Me Questions: All 21 for the UK Driving Test
Every show me, tell me question on DVSA's car driving test list, explained in plain English and grouped by where you'll find the answer in the car.
Practical TestHow Long Is a Driving Test in the UK?
A UK car driving test involves around 35 minutes of driving, or around 65 minutes for an extended test. Here's how the time breaks down, and how it compares with bike, lorry and instructor tests.