DVSA has
introduced a queuing system for people using the
service.
You’ll get a number and see where you are in the queue.
What to expect when you book your driving test
Only 35,675 appointments are available during the next
6 weeks. This is because:
- people who had a test cancelled because of
coronavirus and critical workers who applied for an
emergency driving test were given priority to book a
test within some of this time
- social distancing measures are limiting the number
of tests DVSA can
carry out per day
- some critical worker tests are still being carried
out as a priority
You’ll only be able to see and book appointments
available within the next 6 weeks.
This means you must be ready to take your driving
test within the next 6 weeks. If you’re not ready, do
not try to book now.
The service will show you available appointments at
your other nearest driving test centres if your
preferred choice is fully booked.
All the available appointments are shown on the online
service. The DVSA
customer service centre does not have access to any
other appointments, so please do not call them.
There is not a ‘waiting list’ or ‘cancellation list’
for driving tests – you can only book the appointments
you can see online.
Practise with your driving instructor
It is vital that you are test ready if you want to book
now, as tests could be at short notice.
On average fewer than 50% of people pass the driving
test and there could be long waiting times for a
re-test – so you should only book when you are
confident you can pass.
DVSA
encourages you to spend time practising on a variety of
roads and in different driving conditions with your
driving instructor before you book your test.
Why appointments are only available within the next 6
weeks
DVSA is
only making appointments available within the next 6
weeks so they can react quickly to any changes in
government guidance about coronavirus.
New appointments will be made available each week, so a
rolling 6-week period is available.
