Answers about booking with NI Driving and the car practical and theory tests. If you can’t find what you need, contact us.
Choose your test, then at checkout give us your driver licence number, date of birth, email address, preferred test centre and the dates you are and are not available. We use this to book a test that suits you and email you the details.
All dates are subject to availability and there is no guarantee that you will receive the date you requested. Test centres can be fully booked because of high demand, and you may not receive a requested date if your driver licence is expiring soon. Test centres have different opening times, and not all open at weekends. Giving us as many available and unavailable dates as possible helps us find a suitable test.
Yes. If you already have a test booked, tell us a range of earlier dates and times that suit you and we will check for cancellations and email you when we find a suitable date. There is no guarantee a cancellation will appear at your chosen centre or on your chosen date.
Email us at info@nidriving.com with alternative dates that suit you better and we will make the change on your behalf, subject to availability. We need at least 48 hours’ notice (excluding weekends and public holidays) before your test to make any changes.
Tell us at least 48 hours (excluding weekends and public holidays) before your test. If you give the required notice we will cancel the test and refund your test fee. If you do not give the required notice you may lose your fee.
A refund can take up to 10 working days to reach your account.
No. NI Driving is an independent booking service. We are not part of the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) or nidirect. You can also book your test directly with the DVA through nidirect.
Category B private car appointments are currently released approximately three months ahead, on the first working day of each month.
Evening appointments can be available depending on the test centre and testing capacity. Saturday testing is available, and Sunday testing is available at certain test centres. Evening and weekend tests have a higher fee.
You can consider another test centre if it has a suitable appointment and you can prepare adequately for driving in that area.
Yes. Appropriate arrangements can be made for candidates with disabilities or physical restrictions. Tell us your requirements when you book.
Some Citroën vehicles are affected by a safety recall. Check whether your vehicle is affected and make sure any required repair has been completed before using it for the test.
Not for a car test. Since 1 October 2026, you need a Northern Ireland provisional driving licence to take a Category B car theory or practical test in Northern Ireland, unless you already hold a full licence in that category.
The car theory test contains 50 multiple-choice questions. The pass mark is 43. The hazard perception pass mark is 44 out of 75, and you must pass both parts.
A valid UK driving licence with a Northern Ireland address and a valid email address to receive a booking confirmation.
The official guidance advises arriving 15 minutes before your appointment. If you arrive late or without the required documents, you may not be allowed to take the test and could lose your fee.
