All UK driving test fees, in one ledger.
Car, motorcycle, LGV, PCV, ADI and Northern Ireland fees as published by the DVSA and DVA. Last DVSA fee change: October 2015.
Car practical test
What 95% of learners take. Identical test in both manual and automatic cars, identical fee.
| Slot | When | Standard | Extended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Mon-Fri, 0700-1830 | £62 | £124 |
| Evening / weekend / bank holiday | After 1830, all Sat/Sun, public holidays | £75 | £150 |
Extended tests are court-ordered after a disqualification. About 70 minutes of driving on a tougher route.
Theory test fees
| Test | Notes | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Car & motorcycle | 50 multiple choice + hazard perception in one sitting | £23 |
| LGV / PCV multiple choice | 100 questions | £26 |
| LGV / PCV hazard perception | 19 video clips | £11 |
| LGV / PCV case studies | Driver CPC module | £23 |
For the full theory cost picture (retakes, revision, app comparisons), see theorytestcost.com.
Motorcycle test fees
The motorcycle practical is split into two modules and you pay each fee separately. CBT (compulsory basic training) is a separate course you book via an approved trainer; expect £130-£180.
| Module | Where | Weekday | Eve / Wknd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 (off-road) | Manoeuvring area at test centre | £15.50 | £15.50 |
| Module 2 (on-road) | Public roads, ~40 min | £75 | £88.50 |
LGV, PCV and instructor fees
LGV / PCV practical
- Weekday£115
- Evening / weekend£141
- Trailer (B+E) weekday£115
- Trailer (B+E) eve/wknd£141
ADI (driving instructor)
- Part 1: theory£81
- Part 2: driving ability£111
- Part 3: instructional ability£111
- Total DVSA fees£303
Northern Ireland tests are different.
Northern Ireland tests are run by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA), not the DVSA. Fees mostly match Great Britain, but the test format and post-pass rules differ.
Fees (DVA)
- Car practical (weekday)£62
- Car practical (Saturday)£75
- Theory test£23
- Provisional licence£60
Format differences
- !No sat-nav section. Independent driving uses road signs only.
- !R-plate (restricted driver) compulsory for 12 months after passing.
- !R-plate period extending to 24 months from October 2026.
- !R-plate drivers limited to 45 mph and have a lower drink-drive limit.
Only book through GOV.UK or NI Direct.
Plenty of third-party booking sites rank well in search. They charge extra admin fees on top of the DVSA price for the same slot. The official channels are gov.uk/book-driving-test for Great Britain and nidirect.gov.uk for Northern Ireland.