Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) online available now
You can now complete the DKT at home or wherever you can get online.
Take the online test as many times as you need for the one test fee.
Find out more about DKT online.
Introduction
To progress to a full licence through the NSW driver/rider graduated licensing scheme, you need to pass tests at each stage, including:
- driver/rider knowledge test
- hazard perception test
- driving practical test.
You can book appointments to take these tests.
To take the driver knowledge test (DKT) online, you can choose the DKT online course.
You can prepare for your tests by:
- downloading handbooks
- checking your skills and knowledge on practice tests.
Eligibility
You can take a licence test when you've completed all the requirements specific to that test. There is a different minimum age requirement for each test.
Testing requirements may differ for older drivers and riders.
Practical driving test
If you have logged your hours via a log book app, you need to submit your hours through the app at least 48 hours before your practical driving test.
For a driving practical test, it's important that you come to the test prepared or your test may be cancelled.
Heavy vehicles
To drive a heavy vehicle, you'll need the appropriate class of heavy vehicle licence.
For your heavy vehicle driving test, you'll need to meet load requirements.
What you need
- your driver licence number, Photo Card, or TfNSW customer number (for all bookings except the driver knowledge test), and
- your payment.
Note: When you visit a service centre for driver or rider licence testing, you'll need to prove your identity.
How to book
Book online
Make a booking
- Select the 'Book online' button. This will take you to the 'Book a test' booking system.
- Select one the options, either:
- 'Your details (existing Transport customer)' or
- 'First time customer' (no NSW licence or photo card) or
- 'Log in'.
- Follow the prompts to book your test.
If you experience a delay in getting a booking date
We ask for your patience if you experience a delay in getting a booking date for your test.
Please note:
- Bookings are open for the next 4 weeks at any time and updated weekly.
- The contact centre cannot provide any other appointment options. All available appointments are published in the booking system.
- Try selecting a different time or date, or choose another service centre or check again in a few days.
Change a booking
To check or change a booking, go to View, change or cancel a driver or rider licence test for instructions.
Contact to book
You need to make direct contact to book any of the following tests/training.
| Test | Booking contact |
|---|---|
| Pre-learner rider training/testing in an area serviced by a motorcycle rider training provider | Find a rider training centre |
| Motorcycle tests in unserviced areas | Service NSW Centre |
| Aged and accessible driving and riding tests | Service NSW Centre |
Instructor, and Instructor taking Impart Knowledge Tests
| Service NSW Centre |
More information
Test attempts
- You can take the driving test as many times as you like, but you must pay each time, and allow 7 days between tests.
- If you fail your driving test, the examiner will explain to you why you failed a particular area/s.
Airbag recall
If the vehicle you will be driving for your test has an airbag affected by the Takata airbag recall, your driver test won’t take place unless you have it replaced before your test. Check online if your vehicle is affected.
Other licence booking websites
Service NSW and Transport for NSW are aware of a Third Party website offering to book licence tests online. As well as the fee charged by Transport for NSW, this site will charge you additional fees to book a test.
Transport for NSW and Service NSW do not have any connection with these other websites or services, and are limited in providing help if you have difficulties booking through them.
If you'd like to book a driver or licence test we recommend that you use the online test booking service provided on this page.