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Everything you need to prepare for your practical and theory driving tests. Get AI help, use our interactive checklist, and explore our test preparation resources.
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Book Your Theory & Practical Test
Your practical driving test must be booked directly by you through the official DVSA service. PassWith can advise you on test readiness and work with you around your chosen test date, but we do not book, change, swap or cancel practical driving tests on your behalf. Use the links below to book directly with the DVSA.
Theory Test
Book your theory test directly with the DVSA. You'll need your provisional driving licence number. The theory test includes multiple-choice questions and a hazard perception video clip section.
- Costs £23
- Takes about 57 minutes
- Pass mark: 86% (multiple choice) & 44/75 (hazard perception)
Practical Test
Book your practical driving test directly with the DVSA. You'll need your theory test pass certificate number and your provisional licence. Tests are held at Leeds Fernville or Colton Mill test centres.
- Costs £62 (weekday) / £75 (weekend & evenings)
- Takes about 40 minutes
- Includes "show me, tell me" questions
PartnershipNeed a sooner test date? We've partnered with SlotSwap.
Waiting weeks or even months for a practical test slot is frustrating. That's why we've partnered with SlotSwap — an independent swap-matching service that pairs you with another learner whose test date works better for you. You both agree, share booking references, and one of you calls the DVSA to confirm the swap. PassWith does not arrange, swap or cancel practical driving tests on your behalf — the swap is completed by you, directly with the DVSA.
We can help you understand the test-booking process and advise you when we believe you are ready to take your test.
List your test
Enter your current centre, date, time and transmission. Tell SlotSwap what swaps you'd accept — earlier, later, or which other centres work for you.
We match you
Every five minutes SlotSwap scans for someone whose date works for you and whose preferences fit your slot. When a match is found, both of you get an email.
Call DVSA to confirm
Both of you click "agree" within 24 hours. SlotSwap shares booking references, then one of you calls 0300 200 1122 — the swap is done in a single phone call.
Free during launch
Pay nothing when you sign up. Pay nothing when you match. Pay nothing when you swap. Join during launch and you keep £0 forever — no card on file, ever.
- Unlimited swap matches
- Email alerts the second a match is found
- Booking references encrypted until both parties agree
- 24h window to agree, with no penalty if you don't
Built for the realities of the DVSA queue
SlotSwap is designed around how the DVSA test system actually works.
Matching every 5 minutes
The engine sweeps the pool every five minutes, so swaps move at the speed of the queue, not a daily batch.
Biggest UK pool
SlotSwap matches across every DVSA practical centre in the UK — not just London or the south-east.
Safe & legal
The actual swap happens on the DVSA's own phone line, by you. SlotSwap never touches your booking. No grey area.
Instant email alerts
The moment a compatible learner appears, both of you get an email. You don't have to refresh anything.
Common questions
What to Expect on Test Day
Eyesight Check
You'll need to read a number plate from 20.5 metres. Bring glasses if you need them — failing this means the test ends immediately.
Show Me, Tell Me
You'll be asked one 'tell me' question at the start and one 'show me' question while driving. Learn the vehicle safety questions beforehand.
Test Duration
The practical test lasts about 40 minutes, including 20 minutes of independent driving following a sat nav or road signs.
Your Test Day Timeline
Know exactly what happens from the moment you arrive at the test centre to the moment you get your result.
Eyesight Check
Read a number plate from 20.5 metres. Fail this and the test ends immediately — so bring glasses if you need them.
Tell Me Question
One vehicle safety question answered verbally before you start driving — e.g. how to check tyre tread depth.
General Driving
Driving in various road and traffic conditions, following the examiner's directions. Normal everyday driving.
Manoeuvre
One reversing exercise: parallel park, bay park (reversing in or out), or pulling up on the right and reversing.
Independent Driving
20 minutes following a sat nav (set by the examiner) or road signs. Going the wrong way isn't a fault — safe driving is what matters.
Show Me Question
One vehicle safety question answered while driving — e.g. how to clean the windscreen using the controls.
Test Complete
Return to the test centre. The examiner tells you the result and goes through any faults on your driving test report.
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Manoeuvres Guide
You'll be asked to do one reversing manoeuvre on your test. Learn all four — tap through each to see tips and what the examiner is looking for.
Parallel Park
Park behind a parked car
You'll pull up alongside a parked car, then reverse into the space behind it. The examiner will ask you to stop within a reasonable distance of the car in front, without touching the kerb.
- Use your mirrors before starting
- Take it slow — speed control is key
- Reference points help you judge the space
- Look around for other road users throughout
Show Me, Tell Me Questions
You'll be asked two vehicle safety questions on your driving test. Learn the questions and answers you'll need to know here.
About the questions
You'll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions during your car driving test.
- 'Tell me'question (where you explain how you'd carry out a safety task) at the start of your test, before you start driving
- 'Show me'question (where you show how you'd carry out a safety task) while you're driving
You'll get one driving fault (sometimes called a 'minor') if you get one or both questions wrong. You'll fail your driving test if your driving is dangerous or potentially dangerous while you answer the 'show me' question.
'Tell me' questions
Asked at the start before you drive
'Show me' questions
Asked while you're driving
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd switch on your dipped headlights?
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd set the rear demister?
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd operate the horn?
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd demist the front windscreen?
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd open and close the side window?
Independent Driving
For 20 minutes of your test, you'll drive without step-by-step directions — either following a sat nav or road signs.
Sat Nav Followed
The examiner sets a destination on a sat nav (their own TomTom Start 52). You follow it for roughly 20 minutes.
Or Road Signs
About 1 in 5 tests follow traffic signs instead of a sat nav — e.g. 'follow signs to the city centre'.
20 Minutes Long
The independent driving section lasts about 20 minutes — that's half the test. So practice is essential.
Wrong Way Is Fine
Going the wrong way isn't a fault. The examiner will redirect you. What matters is that you drive safely.
How the Test Is Marked
Understand the three fault types and the most common reasons people fail — so you can avoid them.
Minor (Driving) Fault
A small mistake that doesn't significantly affect safety. You can get up to 15 of these and still pass.
Up to 15 allowedSerious Fault
A potentially dangerous situation or repeated driving fault. One of these means you fail the test.
0 allowedDangerous Fault
Actual danger to you, the examiner, the public or property. The examiner may have to intervene. Instant fail.
0 allowedTop 10 Reasons for Failing
Based on DVSA national statistics — know these before your test.
Driving Test Checklist
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