Practical test
Preparing for your test
If you're learning to drive with BSM, we can book your test for you and take care of all the details. There are driving test centres located all over the UK and your instructor will let you know which one is the most suitable one for you. Take your instructor's advice about booking to make sure they're available on the day. This will usually require a 3-hour booking to allow time for a warm-up lesson, the test itself and the journey home.
Call 08457 276 276* or contact us online.
* Calls may be recorded and/or monitored.
When you book your test you'll need:
- Your provisional driving licence
- Your Theory Test certificate number
- A debit or credit card for payment
- Details of your preferred test dates and times
- Details of any special requirements.
The cost of the Practical Test for car drivers is £48.50 during weekdays or £58.00 for Saturday and weekday evening tests. After about two weeks, you'll get your test appointment letter. Show this to your instructor so that they can book it in their diary and then keep it somewhere safe. If you need to cancel your test for any reason, that's OK, but you'll need to give ten working days' notice to keep your fee. The Practical Test can be rearranged up to three times and then it is automatically refunded.
If you prefer, you can book your own practical test directly with the DSA. Remember to take your driving instructor's advice about booking to make sure they're always available on the day, and let your instructor know when you get your test appointment letter.
