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.
Due to a few unforeseen technical issues, DVA is deferring the opening of the new vehicle and driving test booking service until 10:00am Wednesday 22 September, to allow time for these to be resolved. DVA would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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
Additional information
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Day of the test |
Last cancellation date |
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Monday |
Tuesday before the test |
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Tuesday |
Wednesday before the test |
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Wednesday |
Thursday before the test |
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Thursday |
Friday before the test |
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Friday |
Monday before the test |
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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. The bank/ public holiday should be counted as an additional day for rebooking your test.
For the most recent position on DVA service availability, visit the Coronavirus (Covid 19) and motoring page.
Book, change or cancel by phone
You can book, change or cancel your practical driving test for a private car or motorcycle by phone. Lines are open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. Calls are charged at local rate.
You don't need an application form but it is advisable to have your provisional driving licence, your theory test certificate and credit or debit card details handy when making the call.
Northern Ireland residency
If you want to take a theory or practical driving test in Northern Ireland (NI), you must be normally resident in Northern Ireland. If you have a GB provisional licence and want to take a motorcycle, car, bus or lorry theory test in NI, before booking your test you'll need to complete a residency declaration form and send it to DVA with proof you're resident in Northern Ireland.
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