The Practical Driving Test
You can apply for your practical test as soon as you pass your theory and hazard
perception test. At Sally's, we prefer you to discuss the timing of your driving
test with your driving instructor before you book it. Sally's instructors have
the experience to advise when to book a practical driving test based on your
driving ability.
If you are unable to attend at these times, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) can offer the practical driving test outside the normal test times at some test centres. Subject to resources being available, appointments may be available on Saturday and weekday evenings. This is charged at a premium rate.
How to Book a Practical Driving
Test
Practical driving test appointments can be booked:
Booking Online
To book a test online you will need:
- A valid UK driving licence
- A theory test certificate number
- A valid debit or credit card for payment
The DSA test booking site can be ### accessed from here ### ### Book your practical test online (DSA link required) ###
Booking by Telephone
To book a practical driving test over the telephone you will need:
- A valid UK driving licence
- A theory test certificate number
- A valid debit or credit card for payment
### For telephone numbers, click here.####
Booking by Post
To book a practical driving test by post you will need an application form which
is available online or on request from your driving instructor. Payment can be
made directly to the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) by cheque or postal order,
but cash payment is not accepted.
###Download an application form for a practical driving test (PDF, 186K)###
###Download a practical test application information sheet (DL26) (PDF, 58K)###
Rescheduling, Cancelling and
Non-Completion
A DSA driving test cancellation or change can be actioned online or by telephone
(Advanced Speech Recognition (ASR) system available) without loss of fee
provided you give a minimum of three working days notice. Inside three working
days you will lose your test fee.
For reasons of safety The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) does not conduct tests in bad light or weather conditions. Another appointment will be arranged at no further cost, but compensation is not payable. If in doubt test candidates should check whether their test will go ahead. Please contact your Sally's driving instructor and call the telephone number quoted on your driving test appointment letter.
If the driving test is not completed for reasons attributable to you or your own vehicle, you will have to take another test at your own cost.
###[Consider link to DSA as number could change] and follow the prompts.###
Special Needs
If you require any special needs facilities at your practical driving test you
will need to request these at the time of booking.
###Special needs and the practical driving test (DSA link required)###





