Is there a fee to change your driving test date?

Yes — DVSA charges £10 every time you reschedule your practical test, provided you give at least 3 clear working days notice. If you change your test with less than 3 working days notice, you forfeit the full test fee. Using TestSwap to swap your date avoids the £10 rescheduling fee entirely — it's completely free.

Can I get a refund if I cancel my driving test?

You will receive a full refund of your original test fee if you cancel with at least 3 clear working days notice (weekends and public holidays do not count). If you cancel with less notice, you lose the full fee. TestSwap is a better alternative — rather than cancelling and losing money, you swap your date with another learner at no cost.

Do I pay again if I fail my driving test?

Yes — if you fail, you must rebook and pay the full test fee again (£62 weekday or £75 weekend). You must also wait a minimum of 10 working days before your next test. After a fail, TestSwap can help you get the earliest available retest date for free.

Are there any hidden costs with TestSwap?

No. Swapping your driving test date through TestSwap is completely free. You keep your existing DVSA booking and simply rebook it to the new date once matched — no cancellation, no rebooking fee, no charge from TestSwap. Optional add-ons like Fast Track priority are available if you want to move up the queue faster.

How much can I save by using TestSwap instead of DVSA rescheduling?

Every time you need to change your test date via DVSA, they charge £10. If you need to change your date twice, that's £20. TestSwap swaps are free — so the more changes you need, the more you save. Most learners save £10–£30 compared to rescheduling directly through DVSA.

Is the driving test cheaper at certain test centres?

No — DVSA charges the same fee (£62 weekday / £75 weekend) at every test centre in England, Scotland and Wales regardless of location. The only price difference is weekday vs. weekend/evening slots.

How much does a UK driving test cost?

A car driving theory test costs £23. The practical driving test costs £62 on weekdays and £75 on evenings, weekends and bank holidays. These are the official DVSA fees as of 2024.

Can I get a refund if I cancel my driving test?

Yes, if you cancel or reschedule with at least 3 clear working days' notice, you get a full refund. Less than 3 clear days' notice means you lose your fee.

Is there a fee to change my driving test date?

No — rescheduling your practical test is free if done with at least 3 clear working days before the test. You keep your booking, just change the date.

How much does a driving lesson cost in the UK?

Driving lesson prices vary by region and instructor. The national average is approximately £30–£40 per hour. Lessons in London and the South East tend to be higher at £40–£50 per hour.

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2025 Fees

How Much Does a Driving Test Cost in the UK? (2025)

Q: How much does a driving test cost in the UK?

A standard practical driving test costs £62 for a weekday appointment and £75 for an evening or weekend slot. These fees are set by DVSA and apply across England, Scotland and Wales. The theory test costs an additional £23. These prices are current as of 2025.

£62 weekday. £75 weekend. £10 to reschedule. Nothing to swap via TestSwap. Here's every fee explained.

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Complete driving test fee breakdown (2025)

All fees are set by DVSA and apply across England, Scotland and Wales.

Fee type	Cost
Practical driving test (weekday)	£62
Practical driving test (weekend / evening)	£75
Theory test	£23
Change test date (DVSA fee)	£10
Cancel test (less than 3 working days)	No refund
Cancel test (3+ working days notice)	Full refund
Swap date via TestSwap	Free

DVSA rescheduling vs. TestSwap — what's the difference?

DVSA direct

✕ £10 fee every time you change
✕ Limited to DVSA's available slots
✕ No guarantee of earlier dates
✕ Must manually check for cancellations
✕ Lose fee if less than 3 days notice

TestSwap

✓ Completely free to swap
✓ Access dates not on DVSA portal
✓ Matched automatically 24/7
✓ No cancellation — keep your booking
✓ No risk of losing your test fee

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Waiting times 2025

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How many times can you change?

No official limit — but DVSA charges £10 each time.

Get an earlier test

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