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Cancelled Driving Test


Claim form

When theory or driving test are cancelled with less than three working days before the date, you test will be rescheduled and you should be allowed to claim for out of pocket expenses. Act's of God not included.

When can't you claim for a cancelled driving test?

When can you claim for a cancelled test?

- Bad weather or poor light.
- Problems with the vehicle that you are taking your test in.
- If you cannot make the test for example if you are ill or turn up to your test late.
- If your test was cancelled due to industrial action
- If the test centre calls you to inform you that the test was cancelled (they will usually tell you that you are entitled to claim out-of-pocket expenses) 

What can't you claim for?

What can you claim?

- The cost of driving lessons up to the date of your test
- Any time before the test that is with an instructor
​- Any lessons taken whilst waiting for a new test date
Usually you can claim:
- Half a days pay on the day of your test if you lost earnings through unpaid leave, however, you cannot claim overtime or commission.

Practical Driving Test

Theory Test

If your practical test has been cancelled you can claim for either:
- The car hire on the day of your test (If your own vehicle was not used)
- A set rate per mile if your own car is used to travel to and from the test centre. However, there is a maximum distance that can be claimed for.
Similarly, if your theory test has been cancelled after you arrive at the centre, you can claim the cost of travelling to and from the test centre

How to claim

- Complete this claim form  and make sure it is signed
- Allow the DVSA to talk to both your employer and driving instructor
- Make sure all documentation is sent along with the document.
- If you don't send receipts and relevant documentation the claim may not be fully paid

Where do I post the documents to?

Theory Tests

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency 
Customer Service Department 
PO Box 381 
Salford 
Manchester 
M50 3UW ​

Practical Driving Tests

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency 
PO Box 280 
Newcastle-upon-Tyne 
NE99 1FP ​

Haven't started driving? Want lessons in South East London? We cover the South East London area. Whether manual or automatic, beginner or refresher courses, or you just want to guarantee that your car won't fail you on the day of your test? Join Royal today. There is no extra charge for evening and weekend driving lessons, although waiting times are longer.

Passed your practical driving test or looking to re-book it? Take a look at our blogs all to do with driving, from changes of law to bad habits.

If you have trained with Royal we are more than happy to help you fill in these forms and arrange the documents to send to the DVSA
​More information please view the DVSA website 
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