You will need both parts of your photo licence, or your licence and another form of ID for the old style paper licences. You will also need the letter the DSA sent informing you of your test time. Don't forget - no licence, no test!!!

Absolutely not! Your actual Theory Test will be done on a computer at a DSA Test Centre. For £9.99 @ PC World you can buy a set of CD Roms called “Driving Test Success (Theory Edition)”. These CDs exactly replicate the actual Theory Test. They contain the identical question bank (1,000 questions and answers) that the DSA use. It also contains similar clips for the Hazard Perception part of the Theory Test, so that you can practice.

You will have to re-take your basic / Riding Evaluation if your last evaluation has exceeded a period of 14 days , Final Theory Evaluation for 30 days.

Absolutely not !! We recommend you look to study for your Theory test asap but it is not essential for your practical driving lessons. You will need to have passed the Theory test before you can book your Practical driving test however. (To be eligible for one of our “Intensive Courses” you will also have had to have passed your Theory Test otherwise we cannot book your Driving Test to coincide with the course.)

You are required to produce your NRIC for the theory test. For foreigners, you will need to produce your valid Passport and (work permit/ student pass/ employment pass).

To take your theory test you must bring with you a current GB or Northern Ireland driving licence with provisional entitlement for the category of test you wish to take. Make sure you have signed your licence and bring both parts of it. If you don't bring both parts you may not be able to take the test and you will lose your fee.

Yes, you need to sit your Theory Test and obtain your Learner Licence before you start driving a car.

You must pass the Basic Theory Test and Final Theory Evaluation before booking for the Final Theory Test.

test fee will be deducted from your BBDC account upon confirmation of the booking through the system.

Testees will be disqualified from the specific test if he is found possessing more than one test date for the specific course class. Thus, you will need to cancel the initial test date at the Testing Branch before booking for a new one.

The first part of the Theory Test is sat in individual booths using a touch screen computer. Questions appear one at a time on a screen and candidates choose their answers by touching the screen. The theory test now has a hazard perception test. The hazard perception test consists of 14 video clips, which feature real road scenes and developing hazards. The test has a maximum of 15 scoreable hazards and each clip has at least one scoreable hazard.

It is made up of two parts. The first part is multiple choice. You will choose answers to questions by touching the screen. Candidates are allowed 15 minutes to practice before the actual test commences. The second part of the test is the hazard perception. This consists of 14 video clips, which feature hazards of various types, ie vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and the like.

People learning to drive or ride will have to take a theory test for the category of vehicle they intend to be practically tested on. However, if upgrading within the same category, or if you hold a full motorcycle licence issued before 1 February 2001 you are exempt from the car (B) theory test.Also, if you passed a theory, and a practical moped test, you won't have to take the theory test again prior to upgrading your licence to a motorcycle licence.

You can book the test online or you can also ring DSA's national booking number on 0870 010 1372. Application forms are also accepted by post and payable by cheque or postal order.Send forms to:

You can book online at www.dsa.gov.uk or by phone on 0870 0101372. You will need your driver number (from your provisional licence) and a credit/debit card to pay.

You should start studying for your theory test as soon as possible; even before you start driving lessons if possible. The more you know about the theoretical side of driving, the easier you will find the practical side. The waiting list for theory tests is usually 3 to 4 weeks so be sure to be well prepared before booking, as test appointments can creep up on you very quickly. We can discuss the best time to book your practical test within the first couple of weeks of starting your lessons.