Documents to bring to your driving theory test

There are some documents which you must bring with you to your driving theory test

Required documents

When you come for your test you must bring the following with you:

Both parts of your valid signed Northern Ireland (or UK) driving licence (photocard and paper counterpart.)

Photographic ID

An old style GB licence consists of one paper document which does not display your photograph. If you have an old-style, non-photographic licence you must bring acceptable photographic evidence of your identity as well as your licence.

The following are acceptable:

a Passport
any of the following identification cards as long as they are presented with your driving licence;
- an Employer's Identity Card bearing your photograph and signature
- a trade union card bearing your photograph and signature
- a cheque guarantee or credit card bearing your photograph and signature
a photograph of you, which has been signed and dated on the back by an acceptable person, confirming that the photograph is a true likeness of you. They must also include details of their position, telephone number and the length of time they have known you. Your examiner will accept a signature from the following:

Member of Parliament
District Council Councillor
Police Officer
Established Civil Servant
Teacher
Bank Official
Justice of the Peace
Minister of Religion
Barrister
Solicitor
Medical Practitioner

If you do not bring these items with you, or you are late for your appointment, you will not be allowed to sit your test and you will lose your fee.

At the test centre

You are advised to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your test.

On arrival at the centre you will be asked your name and both parts of your licence will be checked.

You will be asked to store any belongings you have in a locker. You can keep the key with you during the test. All mobile phones must be switched off. You will be given a copy of the test procedures and given a few minutes to read over them.

The invigilator staff will then check you in by signing a registration log and confirming your details. You will be shown into the testing room and allocated an individual booth to sit your test. Check the details on the screen and if they are correct press Start on the screen to commence your test.

Should you have any problems in the testing room, raise your hand and a member of staff will come to you.

On completion of the test you are free to quietly leave the testing room. Staff will ask you to sign out and collect any belongings from the locker. You can take a seat in the waiting room to await your results.