If you have a reading difficulty, disability or health condition
When you book your theory test you should say if you have a:
- reading difficulty
- disability
- health condition
You have reading difficulties
You can ask to hear the test through headphones when you book your test. You can hear it in English or Welsh.
You can listen to the questions and possible answers as many times as you need to.
Other types of support
You can get other support during your theory test if you send proof that you have reading difficulties.
This can be an email, letter or report from:
- a teacher or other educational professional
- a doctor or medical professional
You can get:
- extra time to take the test
- someone to read what’s on the screen and record your answers
- someone to reword the questions for you
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will select the best type of support for you unless you say what you’d prefer.
DVSA theory test enquiries
[email protected]
DVSA Theory Test Enquiries
PO Box 1286
Warrington
WA1 9GN
Extra time to take the test
You can ask for more time to do the multiple choice questions part of the theory test.
Reading what’s on the screen and recording your answers
A member of staff at the test centre can:
- read out all the instructions and questions on the screen
- record your answers to the questions during the multiple-choice part of the test
Rewording the questions for you
You can ask for a member of staff to reword the theory test questions to make them easier for you to understand.
The person can’t change the technical language that you need to know. But they can change the order of the sentence and other non-technical words and phrases.
You still need to answer each question yourself.
You’re deaf or have a hearing impairment
You can take the theory test in British Sign Language (BSL) if you’re deaf or have a hearing impairment.
The BSL interpretation runs alongside the standard test questions and answers.
Take an interpreter
You can take an interpreter with you if you don’t use BSL. Contact DVSA to arrange this. You won’t be charged an extra fee.
DVSA theory test enquiries
[email protected]
Telephone: 0300 200 1122
Textphone: 0300 200 1166
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
Find out about call charges
Hearing loop and lip speakers
You can arrange to have a lip speaker with you at the theory test centre or use a listening aid (hearing loop).
To use either service you’ll need to contact DVSA before your test.
DVSA theory test enquiries
[email protected]
Telephone: 0300 200 1122
Textphone: 0300 200 1166
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
Find out about call charges
Other disabilities or health conditions
Contact DVSA to discuss any other disability or health condition before you book your test.
DVSA theory test enquiries
[email protected]
Telephone: 0300 200 1122
Textphone: 0300 200 1166
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
Find out about call charges
