How to book and manage your driving theory test appointment :Cross Stitch – Motoring

The quickest and easiest way to book, check, change or cancel your driving or riding theory test is online. The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) recommends that you book on Cross & Stitch. You can also book by phone or by post. Find out how to book and manage your theory test.

DSA aims to give you a theory test appointment within two weeks of your preferred date and time. However, you might have a shorter or longer wait depending on where and when you take your test.

Taking your theory test if you have special needs

When you book your theory test you should say if you have any special needs. This is so DSA can make reasonable adjustments for your test. Find out what you need to tell DSA about if you have special needs from the link below.

If you want to change or cancel your appointment, you need to give at least three working days’ notice to avoid losing your fee

You can check the details of your appointment, including when and where it’s booked.

Change your theory test appointment

You can move your appointment to an earlier or later date, if one is available.

You’ll need to give at least three clear working days’ notice before your test date to avoid losing your fee. Saturdays count as working days.

Cancel your theory test appointment

You can cancel your theory test appointment if it’s already been booked.

You’ll need to give at least three clear working days’ notice before your test date to avoid losing your fee. Saturdays count as working days.

Check, change or cancel by phone

If you can’t use the online service, you can check, change or cancel by phone.