Driving tests in England: provisional licence, booking the theory test and its format, booking the practical test, practice resources

Published: 18 October 2026Last checked: October 20264 min read

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GOV.UK: theory test £23, practical test £62 weekdays (£75 evenings/weekends). Theory: 50 multiple-choice questions (pass 43) and hazard perception (44 out of 75); the certificate lasts 2 years. New practical slots open 24 weeks ahead every Monday at 6am. No foreign-language voiceover.

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In Great Britain the order for a car licence is: provisional licence, theory test, practical test. Each step is booked through GOV.UK. For the 12-month rule on foreign licences and Turkey not being on the exchange list see (https://ukturkishcommunity.com/en/info/uk-de-ehliyet-ve-trafikte-gocmenlerin-sik-yaptigi-6-hata-turk-ehliyetiyle-12-ay-siniri-sigortasiz).

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GOV.UK: Book your theory test
GOV.UK: Theory test, pass mark and result
GOV.UK: Theory test, hazard perception test
GOV.UK: Take a practice theory test
GOV.UK: Theory test, reading difficulty, disability or health condition
GOV.UK: Book your driving test

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