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How to apply for you provisional licence

If you have never held a driving licence before, you must apply for a provisional licence. You need to obtain a form D1 and a form D750. Both forms are available from most post offices. You will need to enclose original documentation confirming your identity and a passport sized colour photograph taken against a plain light background, it may take up to three weeks to get your provisional licence returned.

Changing your licence when you pass your test

Once you have passed your theory and practical tests, exchange your test pass certificate for a new licence as soon as possible. If you do not do this within 2 years of passing your test, you will have to retake and pass both theory and practical tests.

You can book your practical test by telephoning 0870 010 1372, you will need:-

• Your debit or credit card
• Your theory test pass certificate number (where applicable)
• Your driver number
• The type of test you wish to book
• Your personal details (name, address, day & evening contact numbers)
• ADI Registration Number
• Your preferred date
• Unacceptable dates
• Details of any disability or special circumstances

Do not accept a test at short notice unless you have consulted with your Instructor.
If you wish to cancel your practical test appointment, you will need to give at least 3 clear working days notice (not counting the day DSA received your request and the day of the test). If you don't give enough notice, you will lose your fee.

When you attend your driving test - DON'T FORGET:-

• Your complete driving licence
• Identification (Passport/Signed Photo)
• Theory Test Certificate
• Test appointment card

You can now book your theory test online at www.driving-tests.co.uk Alternatively, telephone 0870 010 1372

• A credit card or debit card and your driving licence number will be required when booking a test.
• Postal applications are also accepted, application forms are available from your instructor.
• Once you have booked a test, you will be given a booking reference number and an appointment letter should be received within four days of your call.
• TCancellations or changes must be made at least three working days prior to the test date.
• Our nearest theory test centres are at Cambridge, Peterborough, Milton Keynes and Stevenage.
• The theory test consists of four sections, a multiple choice practise section explaining how the multiple choice element will work, followed by the multiple choice itself. This part of the exam will consist of 35 multiple choice questions. You must answer each question, but you will be able to check and change answers throughout the test by using the flag and review button. You must answer 30 or more questions correctly in 40 minutes.
• The third part is an instruction video showing how the hazard perception part of the theory test works, you can watch this video twice if you wish. This is followed by the hazard perception element itself. You will be asked to understand the whole road scene and to recognise possible traffic hazards at an early stage, as they develop. There will be 14 film clips and 15 scoreable hazards. You will only see the clips once, you cannot go back and you cannot change your response.
• You must score a total of 44 marks out of a possible 75.
• You will be told immediately if you have passed or failed and provided an Official Driving Theory Test Certificate.
• Cost of the Theory Test is payable to the DSA for details of the current cost of a Theory Test, please consult www.dsa.gov.uk

Recommended reading for the Theory Test

• The Theory Test Companion (inc. Highway Code) £5.99
• The new Highway Code £1.49
• DSA The complete Theory Test £11.99
• 29 mock tests covering all the theory questions £5.99
  Note: Books are available to purchase from http://www.tsoshop.co.uk

Goode Driver is PassPlus registered!

Within your first year of holding a full car driving licence, you can book a course of six specially designed training sections, usually taken in two three hour blocks.. This will give you valuable extra experience and positive driving skills that would otherwise take a long time to acquire.
There is no further test to take. When we are satisfied with your performance you receive a certificate from the Driving Standards Agency. This certificate will give you a discount on your insurance of up to 30% depending on the insurance company.