PureCar
Practical test booking

Book your Northern Ireland driving test through DVA.

PureCar explains the process and sends you to the official nidirect/DVA booking service. PureCar does not charge a booking fee and is not a booking agent.

Key information

Current Northern Ireland guidance, summarised clearly.

Category B practical tests are booked through the official DVA service.
Weekday car practical tests currently cost £65; evening and weekend car tests cost £95.
From 1 October 2026, a Northern Ireland provisional licence is required for Category B car tests in NI.

Before you book

Have your driving licence details, date of birth, payment method and email address ready. Make sure your theory test pass is still valid where it is required.

Finding an appointment

DVA releases appointments and cancelled slots can reappear. If your preferred centre has no suitable appointment, checking again later or considering another practical centre may give you more options.

Do not pay an unnecessary booking fee

The official DVA service charges the test fee only. Third-party booking sites may add administration charges.

Related Northern Ireland driving-test guides

Continue with the next part of the learner-driver journey.

Independent NI resource: PureCar is not the Driver & Vehicle Agency and does not take payment for official tests. Official bookings and rule checks should be completed through nidirect/DVA.
Official source: nidirect / Department for Infrastructure · Information checked 21 September 2026.