Cancelled Driving Test |
When a driving test is cancelled less than three working days (Sundays do not count) before the date,you should be allowed to claim out of pocket expenses. It is the same for theory tests.
When can't you claim for a cancelled driving test? |
When can you claim for a cancelled test? |
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- 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? |
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- 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 |
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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 trabel 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 for the cost of travelling to and from the test centre
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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 documentations the claim may not be fully paid
- 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 documentations the claim may not be fully paid
Where do I post the documents to?
Theory TestsDriver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Customer Service Department PO Box 381 Salford Manchester M50 3UW |
Practical Driving TestsDriver and Vehicle Standards Agency
PO Box 280 Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE99 1FP |
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More information please view the DVSA website