Motorcycle and moped tests

If your test is cancelled or there’s bad weather

Your riding test can be cancelled or stopped because of bad weather, problems with your vehicle, or for other reasons.

Riding tests are not carried out in dangerous weather conditions, for example when the roads are icy or if there’s flooding, thick fog or high winds.

Call your test centre if there are any of these conditions on the day of your test.

The phone number for the test centre is in your booking confirmation email.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will:

automatically book the next available date for your test
send you the details within 3 working days - it can take up to 7 days if there’s a long period of bad weather

You can change the date you’re given if it’s not suitable.

You cannot claim for any out-of-pocket expenses if your test is cancelled because of bad weather.

You’ll have to book another test and pay again if your test cannot be completed because of a problem with:

you, for example if you feel unwell while taking your test
your vehicle, for example if it breaks down during the test or does not meet the rules

Sometimes DVSA has to cancel tests for other reasons, for example if the examiner is unwell.

You’ll be sent a new date for your test if this happens. You can change the date if it’s not suitable.

You can apply for a refund of out-of-pocket expenses if DVSA cancels your test at short notice.