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 'Cancellation dates'.

If you need to cancel your appointment at short notice due to a positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) test, contact the practical driving test booking line.

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

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

Cancel your practical driving test appointment

Additional information

Logging in

You only need to log into the service if you’re a large vehicle or large driving school operator that has signed an agreement with the DVA.

Cancellation dates

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. The bank/ public holiday should be counted as an additional day for rebooking your test.

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.

Driver & Vehicle Agency - practical driving test booking

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.

Residency Declaration Form

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

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