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How to use this service

Download the application form you need from the link below and fill it in.

You can pay for your test by cheque or postal order, but cash payments aren't accepted. You should make your cheque or postal order payable to 'Driving Standards Agency'.

Send your completed application form with payment to: Driving Standards Agency, PO Box 280, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE99 1FP.

Tests for cars, mopeds and motorcycles, taxis and approved driving instructors (ADIs)

You can use this form to book the following types of practical tests:

• car
• moped and motorcycle
• taxi
• ADI

• Download 'Postal application for a practical driving test appointment' (PDF, 232K) Opens new window

• Help with PDF files

• Driving test fees

Tests for lorries, buses, coaches and cars with large trailers

You can use this form to book the following types of practical tests:

• large goods vehicle (LGV)
• passenger carrying vehicle (PCV)
• car with a large trailer
  

• Download 'Postal application for an LGV, PCV or car with large trailer practical driving test appointment' (PDF, 108K) Opens new window

• Help with PDF files

• Driving test fees

Advice on booking and going for your practical test

You can download an information sheet about your practical driving test.

• Download 'Advice on booking and going for a practical driving test' (PDF, 87K) Opens new window

• Help with PDF files

Book your practical test online

It's quicker and easier to book your practical driving test online. When you book online you can see all the available appointments and choose one that suits you.

If you need help to book your test online, you can watch a step-by-step guide to using the online booking service.

• Video: how to book your practical driving test

More useful links

• Apply for a driving theory test application form

• Learners and new drivers and riders (motoring section)