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Test fees

Current NI theory and practical driving test fees.

These are the official DVA fees for the common car learner tests. Always check nidirect before payment in case fees change.

Key information

Current Northern Ireland guidance, summarised clearly.

Car and motorcycle theory test: £23.
Car practical test on a weekday: £65.
Car practical test in the evening or at a weekend: £95.

Booking direct

When you use the official DVA booking service you pay the test fee without an additional third-party booking charge.

If you need to change a test

Use the official manage-booking service and check the last change or cancellation date on your appointment details so you do not unnecessarily lose the fee.

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.