Cancel your practical driving test appointment online

This page allows you to cancel and refund your practical driving test appointment online, if you live in Northern Ireland.

Before you start

The online booking system is available to motorcycles (Category AM, A1, A2 and A) and private cars (category B).

If you are in one of these categories and have booked a practical test, you can cancel your test slot using the link below.

The last day you can cancel your appointment is based on the information below under the heading 'Additional information'.

You will need

When cancelling and refunding your practical driving test appointment you will need:

  • the booking reference number
  • your driving licence number
  • your date of birth

You can find out how any personal information you send to the Department for Infrastructure (Driver and Vehicle Agency) when using this service will be handled by viewing their privacy notice

 

Cancel your practical driving test appointment online

Additional information

Day of the test

Last cancellation date

Monday

Tuesday before the test

Tuesday

Wednesday before the test

Wednesday

Thursday before the test

Thursday

Friday before the test

Friday

Monday before the test

Saturday

Tuesday before the test

If the date of your test is close to a public or bank holiday, the above 'last cancellation date' does not apply. Instead, you'll find these last cancellation dates on the following page:

DVA - bank and public holidays

Email: dva.customerservices@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk.

For the most recent position on DVA service availability, visit the Coronavirus (Covid 19) and motoring page.

 

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