How much does a UK driving test cost?

Official car driving-test fees, when the higher rate applies and the extra costs to plan for before booking.

Last reviewed: 19 September 2026Reading time: 3 minutes

Direct answer: As reviewed on 19 September 2026, GOV.UK lists a standard car driving test at £62 on weekdays and £75 during evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Unofficial services may charge more.

Official car-test fees

GOV.UK currently lists a standard car driving test at £62 on a weekday and £75 during evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Tests from 4:30pm onwards count as evening tests. An extended car test for a disqualified driver costs £124 at the weekday rate or £150 at the higher rate.

Those figures apply to tests booked with DVSA in England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland has a separate DVA booking service and fee schedule. Fees can change, so check the live GOV.UK cost page before paying rather than relying on an undated search result or screenshot.

Book through GOV.UK

Use the official booking service so that the fee, appointment and booking terms are clear. Unofficial websites can charge more, and Drive Test Finder UK does not take payment, search live appointments or make bookings.

Evening and weekend appointments are not offered all the time. The official service shows any that are available; paying a higher fee does not create an appointment or give a booking priority.

What the test fee does not cover

The DVSA fee is for the test appointment. It does not include driving lessons, use of an instructor's car, travel to the centre or any insurance adjustment needed for a private car. Ask an instructor what their test-day car charge includes before committing to a date.

If you use your own car, it must meet the current test rules and be insured for a driving test. An unsuitable car can prevent the test from going ahead without a refund, so check the official own-car rules rather than treating the booking fee as the whole test-day budget.

Costs after an unsuccessful test

If you do not pass and want another test, GOV.UK says you must book again and pay the full fee. Use the examiner's feedback to plan any lessons before choosing a new date, rather than budgeting for the retest alone.

Changing or cancelling can affect the cost

The amount you keep or have to pay again depends on the official notice rules and the reason the test cannot go ahead. Check the current GOV.UK change and cancellation pages before acting, especially when the appointment is close; the separate rules are more precise than a general statement about refunds.

Keep the booking confirmation and make changes through the official service yourself. Do not give an unofficial service your driving-licence number, booking reference or payment details.

Official sources

This guide paraphrases the official pages below. Open them to check the current rule or service.