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The driving test is designed for you to show your practical skills and understanding of the Highway Code and the theory of driving safely. Throughout the test your examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard of driving.

Before you book, have a look at the tips on passing your driving test in Edinburgh, including DVSA's own top ten reasons people fail.

The quickest and easiest way to book your official DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) practical driving test is online. When you book using this official service, you only pay the cost of the test – there is no extra booking fee.

What you will need
To book your practical driving test online you will need the following information at hand:

  • your valid Great Britain or Northern Ireland provisional driving licence number
  • your credit or debit card details
  • a theory test pass date and certificate number (if appropriate)

When you can book your driving test online
You can use the online driving test booking service between 6.00 am and midnight, Monday to Sunday. You can find it by clicking here.

If you need to retake your driving test
If you took your practical test today but didn’t pass, you can take another test of the same category after:

  • three clear working days for a lorry, bus or motorcycle module one test
  • ten clear working days for a car or motorcycle module two test

How long it takes to get a practical driving test appointment
Waiting times vary a great deal by test centre and time of year, and at Edinburgh centres they have been long for some time. The booking service shows you the earliest dates actually available, so check there rather than relying on any published average. Book early and treat the date as something you can move if you are not ready.

Your driving theory test certificate number
You will need your driving theory test certificate number to book your test. If you have lost your certificate, you should contact the DVSA. Although DVSA does not issue replacement certificates, they’ll be able to send you a brief letter containing your certificate number.

Driving Test Fees for a car
There are two separate fees for your practical driving test depending on when you would like to take the test:

  • Weekday price: £62.00
  • Weekday evening, weekend and bank holiday price: £75.00

To book your practical driving test, click here.

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