Consultation outcome

Driving theory test fee changes

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

This consultation has concluded

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Response to consultation report

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Impact assessment: driving theory test fee changes

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Detail of outcome

We received 281 responses to the consultation.

The government has decided to introduce the reduced theory test fees in 2 stages. The changes will be made for tests taken from:

  • 1 October 2014 (which can be booked from 20 August 2014)
  • 1 October 2015

Original consultation

Summary

A consultation on proposed reductions to the costs of driving theory tests.

This consultation ran from
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Consultation description

This consultation sought views on proposed reductions to fees charged for driving theory tests from autumn 2014.

The changes only apply to the theory test - they don’t apply to the practical test.

Documents

Driving theory test fee changes 2014 to 2015

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Impact assessment: driving theory test fee changes

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Updates to this page

Published 10 April 2014
Last updated 19 August 2014 + show all updates
  1. Added details of when the new theory test fees apply from.

  2. Published the response to consultation report.

  3. First published.

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