Finding an earlier theory test can be tough since the DVSA does not have a cancellation list. We search test centres every 5 minutes for theory test cancellations to give you the best chance of finding an earlier test date.
Theory test appointments can be booked and keeping to three clear working days' notice, can also be changed and cancelled online or by telephone.
As soon as a cancellation occurs, driving test slots that were previously booked for a later date become available.
Just tell us your provisional driving licence number, test reference, driving test date availability and the DVSA test centres you want to find driving test cancellations. Our driving test availability checker will then start checking for suitable cancellations every few minutes.
To cancel your driving test, go to the 'My bookings' page of your MyRoadSafetyOpen in new browser tabOpen in new browser tab account, click 'Manage Booking' and select 'Cancel'.
Using driving test cancellation apps If you don't have the time or patience to search for cancelled driving tests manually, there are some apps that can do this for you. Usually, you'll book your driving test through the DVSA and then sign up to an app that scans test centres for suitable rescheduling slots.
You can reschedule your theory test multiple times if you follow the DVSA guidelines and provide adequate notice.
This means that over half the learner drivers who sit their theory test fail it, with boys achieving a 43.7% pass rate and girls achieving an even higher pass rate of 47.2%. The pass rate has fluctuated over time, with a peak of 65.4% in 2007/08 and 2008/09, compared to 45.2% in 2023/24.
Most people pass within 2-3 attempts and, with the DVSA charging £23 for each test, your wallet will be rooting for you to pass in the fewest goes possible. But some people find the theory test very tricky and, as a result, have shelled out for several theory tests.