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Practical test

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Adverse weather and driving tests

Driving tests will not be held in adverse weather conditions. If your driving test is cancelled due to bad weather, you will be contacted with a new appointment date automatically at no further cost, but compensation is not payable.

Practical test for cars explained

Make sure you know about all the elements that make up your practical driving test

Motorcycle practical test explained

Make sure you know about all of the elements that make up your motorcycle driving test

Independent driving: changes to practical driving test

Independent driving will become part of the practical driving test in Northern Ireland from 27 June 2011. Find out more about independent driving

Special needs and the practical driving test

The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) offers certain facilities designed to aid those who may have special requirements at their practical test

Planning and recording how you learn to drive

To help you learn in a structured way, the Driving & Vehicle Agency (DVA) has produced a Driver's Record. which will help you monitor your progress.

Booking a test

You can use the online or phone booking service to book a practical test appointment - you can also apply by post

Reporting for your practical test

You must bring your driving licence and other relevant documents to your driving test

Minimum test vehicle requirements for a car and car and trailer test

All test vehicles have to meet minimum standards - make sure you know what they are