Driving test fees set to rise?

Written by admin on October 27th 2008

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has launched a consultation of their new proposed fee structure for 2009.

The fees for practical and theory driving tests is set to rise for people who have tests booked on or after the 30th March 2009.

The closing date for responses to this consultation is 18 January 2009

Below is a table of the changes to the fees for learner drivers.

New fees applicable from 30 March 2009

Fees for learner drivers current fee
proposed fee % increase
Theory tests for learner car drivers and motorcycle riders £30.00 £31.00 +3.3%
Practical tests for learner car drivers
[out of hours]
£56.50
[£67.00]
£63.50
[£75.00]
+12.4%
[+11.9%]
Extended practical tests for learner car drivers
[out of hours]
£113.00
[£134.00]
£127.00
[£150.00]
+12.4%
[+11.9%]