In short
Book your UK driving test at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, your theory test pass certificate number, and a card to pay £62 (weekday) or £75 (evening/weekend). Six steps below.
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Pass your theory test
You can't book the practical until you've passed the theory. Theory pass certificate is valid for 2 years.
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Go to gov.uk/book-driving-test
Use the official DVSA booking service. Avoid third-party sites that charge a markup.
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Enter your details
Provisional driving licence number, theory test pass certificate number, payment card (£62 weekday, £75 evenings/weekends).
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Choose your test centre
Search by postcode. You'll see waiting times. Local is usually better — familiar routes.
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Pick a date and time
Mid-morning (10–11am) is the sweet spot. Available slots can be 6–19 weeks out.
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Confirm and save your reference
You'll get an email confirmation. Save the reference number — you'll need it on the day.
Once you've booked
Use the two weeks before your test to drive every published route at your test centre. That's the single biggest predictor of a calm test day.
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