Learner drivers have been reminded to bring key documents with them, or risk not being able to sit their test.
Written on the GOV.UK website, officials note that there are two documents you should take. This includes your UK driving licence, your theory test pass certificate, if you have it, and a car. If you are using your driving instructor's car, you won't need to worry as they should check it meets the rules, but if you are using your own car, you must ensure it meets the rules.
It warns: "Your test will be cancelled and you will not get your money back if you do not take the right things with you."
If you have lost your theory test certificate, don't panic as "you do not need to get a replacement theory test certificate. Your driving examiner will check that you’ve passed your theory test before your driving test starts."
Check your licence
As well as making sure you have it with you, learners must make sure that they are "recognisable from the photo on your driving licence." It explains: "You must change the photo on your driving licence if you cannot be recognised from your photo, for example, if you’ve had plastic surgery.
"You do not need to change the photo if you’ve changed your appearance slightly, for example, if you’ve dyed your hair or grown a beard."
Apply in plenty of time
If you need to update your provisional or get a new one if you've lost it, make sure you do it in plenty of time. The GOV.UK officials say: "You need to apply for a replacement driving licence if you lose yours before your test. This could take up to 15 days to arrive."
If you do not have your licence in time, rearrange your test
If you do not have a photocard licence, you can bring a valid passport and your paper licence.
Two-year deadline
Remember that if you pass, you must apply for your full driving licence within 2 years of passing if you do not want to get your licence automatically.
You can start driving as soon as you pass your test. You don’t have to wait for your full licence. If your full licence hasn’t arrived within 3 weeks, contact the DVLA.
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Bring your UK driving licence and theory test certificate to avoid test cancellation and losing your fee.
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Photo ID requirements can delay tests if your licence photo is unrecognisable from plastic surgery or major changes.
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Replacement licences take up to 15 days to arrive, so apply early or use a valid passport with paper licence.