All UK driving test fees, in one ledger.
Car, motorcycle, LGV, PCV, ADI and Northern Ireland fees as published by the DVSA and DVA. The car practical fee has been £62 since 2009; the theory test last changed (to £23) in 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
- Car & trailer (B+E)No test
The separate car-and-trailer (B+E) test was scrapped in December 2021. Any full car-licence holder can now tow up to 3,500 kg with no test. Details.
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£62.50
Format differences
- !No sat-nav section. Independent driving uses road signs only.
- !R-plate (restricted driver) compulsory for 12 months after passing, with a 45 mph speed limit.
- !From 1 October 2026 a Graduated Driver Licensing scheme applies to new provisional applicants: the R-plate period rises to 24 months and the 45 mph cap is removed.
- !Under-24s then also face a six-month night-time passenger limit (11pm-6am).
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, and since 12 May 2026 they can no longer legitimately book, change or cancel a test on your behalf. The official channels are gov.uk/book-driving-test for Great Britain and nidirect.gov.uk for Northern Ireland.