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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Check, change or cancel your DSA driving theory test online

You can use this service to check your test appointment details online, or change or cancel your booking. This is the only official Driving Standards Agency (DSA) service to manage your theory test.

Check your theory test booking

You can check details of tests for both past and future bookings, including the date, time and location.

What you need to check your booking

To view your test booking online, you'll need the following three details:

  • your valid Great Britain or Northern Ireland provisional driving licence number
  • your surname
  • your date of birth

Change your theory test

You can move your booking to an earlier or later date, if a slot is available. You'll be able to search for a new test date or change the test centre where you are taking your test. You can only change bookings that are confirmed.

What you need to change your booking

To change your theory test appointment, you'll need:

  • your valid Great Britain or Northern Ireland provisional driving licence number
  • to give at least three clear working days' notice before your test date to avoid losing your test fee

Cancel your theory test

You can cancel a booking, and get a refund of the test fee, if appropriate. You can only cancel bookings that are confirmed.

What you need to cancel your booking

To cancel your theory test appointment, you'll need:

  • your valid Great Britain or Northern Ireland provisional driving licence number
  • to give at least three clear working days notice before your test date to avoid losing your test fee

Protecting your data

You can read the Data Protection Act 1998 - Fair Processing Notice for DSA before you start.

How to pay for your test

The cost

When you book your test on Cross & Stitch, you only pay the cost of your theory test - there's no extra booking fee

DSA can only accept the following cards:

  • Delta
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Visa Electron

Help with this service

If you have any problems when using this service, please contact DSA's customer service team.

Provided by the Driving Standards Agency

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If you need to book a new theory test, do it online

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