If you’ve failed your theory test, you can’t rebook at the test centre as soon as you leave the exam room. However, you can book a theory test online whenever you like after failing, contrary to rumours that you have to wait before rebooking. Here are the facts.
While there’s no restriction on when you can rebook if you’ve failed your theory test, there is a restriction on when you can retake the exam. Don’t get the two confused. It’s not true that you have to wait a certain amount of time before rebooking a theory test, but it is true that you have to wait three, clear working days before you can retake the exam.
For example, if you fail your test on a Friday, you can retake it the following Thursday – with Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday being the three, clear working days between the day you failed your theory test and your new theory test booking.
Why a Three Day Wait to Retake a Theory Test?
The DVSA advises three, clear working days in order for you to prepare for retaking your theory test. This gives you time to brush up your knowledge on those areas of the theory test where your score was low.
Can I Retake the Theory Test Before the Three Day Restriction?
No, if you’ve failed your theory test a record of it will be kept by the DVSA and assigned to your provisional licence number. When coming to rebook your test, you will only be given date options of three clear working days or more beyond the date of your failed test.
Is there a Cost for Rebooking the Theory Test?
Yes, you will have to pay the full £23 fee again. Alternatively, you can book your test using our service, which, should you fail a second time round, offers a retest paid for by us.
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