ASHLEYS

You can book the test online. However, be careful when booking online as there are many companies charging an additional fee of £20 or more if you use their website to book the test rather than the Official site. If you want to book online with no hidden fees use the DVSA's Official online booking service; there is no booking fee and you need only pay the standard test fee.

Upon booking you will be given a booking number and sent a confirmation by email.

You are required to give a minimum of three clear working days notice of your decision to cancel or postpone your test; otherwise you will lose your test fee. If you are unwell on the day of the test and can get a doctor to verify this, the DVSA will refund the test fee in this case. 

The DVSA are required to make every effort to ensure that all candidates can take the driving test. However, it is important that you discuss your needs with them when booking the test.

If you cannot speak English or are deaf you are allowed to bring an interpreter with you who must be at least 16 years of age.

If you are disabled you will receive the same test, however, more time will be allocated so that you can explain the nature of your disability and describe any special adaptations fitted to your vehicle.

You must take the following items with you to the test centre.

Your theory test pass certificate;

Your photo card driving licence or your signed driving licence and your passport.

A suitable car (usually your instructors car). see below.

It is extremely important that you arrive in good time at the test centre so that the above documents can be checked. If you arrive after the start time you may not be allowed to sit the test and you will lose your test fee

The vehicle you intend to drive must be legally roadworthy, have a current MOT certificate if over the prescribed age and be fully covered by insurance for its present use and for you to drive. The driver will be asked to sign a declaration that the car's insurance is in order. The test will not be conducted if you are unwilling to do this. Hire cars are unlikely to be insured for this purpose.

Your test vehicle should also have valid tax and L-plates, or alternatively D-plates in Wales, to the front and the rear. Your vehicle must also have a properly fitted head restraint and a fully functioning seat belt fitted to the front passenger seat, and an additional interior rear-view mirror for use by the examiner. If you overlook any of the above your test will be cancelled and you will lose your fee.

Some test centres operate Saturday tests and in Summer, when it is light, evening tests at an extra cost. 

Here you can search for a Driving Test Centre postcode in the UK.