If Your Driving Test is Cancelled or There’s Bad Weather

Your driving test can be cancelled or stopped because of bad weather, problems with your car, or for other reasons.

If your test is suspended due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

You’ll be sent a new date for your test if this happens. You can change the date if it’s not suitable.

You need to have passed a theory test in the last 2 years to take your driving test. Your theory test certificate will not be extended.

Bad weather

Driving tests are not carried out in dangerous weather conditions, such as when the roads are icy or if there’s flooding, thick fog or high winds.

Call your test centre if there are any of these conditions on the day of your test.

The phone number for the test centre is on your booking confirmation email.

If your test cannot go ahead

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will:

• Automatically book the next available date for your test
• Send you the details within 3 working days – it can take up to 7 days if there’s a long period of bad weather

You can change the date you’re given if it’s not suitable.

You cannot claim for any out-of-pocket expenses if your test is cancelled because of bad weather.

Problems with you or your car

You’ll have to book another test and pay again if your test cannot be completed because of a problem with:

• You, for example, if you feel unwell while taking your test
• Your car, for example, if it breaks down during the test or does not meet the rules to be used

If your test is cancelled for another reason

Sometimes DVSA has to cancel tests for other reasons, for example, if the examiner is unwell.

You’ll be sent a new date for your test if this happens. You can change the date if it’s not suitable.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) cancels or reschedules your test with less than 24 hours’ notice, You will still be charged by the Instructor for the Test day car hire booking fee for Two hours Usual Schedule fee as per company car hire policy, That does not affect your statutory rights.

You can apply for a refund of out-of-pocket expenses if DVSA cancels your test at short notice.