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Practical and theory driving tests

On this page you will find information on learning to drive, driving tests and recommended driving schools.

Theory and Practical Driving Tests can be booked in person at the General Office. At present online bookings are not available.

Learning to Drive

  • Learning to drive a car

    • What do I need to do before I start driving?

      • See the sections below regarding your Theory and Practical driving tests.

      • You may only drive a motor vehicle with a provisional driving licence when you are being supervised by a person who has held a full driving licence in the relevant category for at least one year.

      • You will need to apply for a provisional licence, please follow this link.

  • Learning to ride a motorcycle

    • What do I need to do before I start riding?

      • See the sections below regarding your Theory and Practical driving tests.

      • Before you start riding on the road you will need to pass your theory test and then undertake and pass a Compulsory Basic Training course (CBT) provided by the Guernsey Motorcycle Training Scheme (GMTS). Further information regarding CBT is available here.  CBT courses are available with Wayne Chandler 07781 101967.

      • See the sections below regarding your Theory and Practical driving tests.

  • Learning to drive other types of vehicle (including towing trailers)

    • What do I need to do before I start driving other types of vehicles?

      • Further information regarding licence requirements for trailers is available here.

      • See the sections below regarding your Theory and Practical driving tests.

      • You may only drive a motor vehicle with a provisional driving licence (in respect of trailers the category letter must be followed by an E - example BE, C1E, CE etc) when you are being supervised by a person who has held a full driving licence in the relevant category for at least one year.

      • You will need to apply for a provisional licence, please follow this link.

  • Driving Instructors

    • There is one registered driving instructor in Alderney. Please note that this is a voluntary scheme at present. Each Instructor has signed our Code of Conduct and successfully completed an enhanced criminal records check.

Driving Tests

  • Information on your theory test

    • Tests are taken at the Island Hall from Monday to Friday.

    • For further important information regarding the theory test and learning material in relation to driving abroad theory test questions, follow this link. Information on the learning material available can be found here.

    • Further helpful information regarding the Guernsey differences to the Highway Code can be found here.

    • You must pass both the multi choice questions and the hazard perception test elements before you are able to book a practical driving test.

  • Booking a theory test

    • To book a theory test you must apply in person at the General Office. You will need to know your licence number, which can be found at No 5 on your plastic licence card.

    • For fees and charges follow this link.

  • Information on your practical driving test

    • Practical driving tests start and finish at the Airport and are available generally on a Wednesday approximately once every two months dependant on demand.

    • At the start of the practical test you will be required to undertake basic vehicle safety checks to ensure knowledge of safety related issues. You will not be asked to undertake tasks such as physically checking tyre pressure, engine oil or radiator levels. A list of standard question of the "tell me" and "show me" format will be used. See below for a full list of these for each vehicle category.

    • A minor change has been introduced to the driving test. During the test you will need to follow a section of the route highlighted on a sat-nav device, which will be supplied for each test with a pre-programmed route by the Driving Examiner.

    • For further important information regarding practical tests follow this link.

  • Booking a practical test

    • Practical tests for ONLY motorcycles and cars can be taken in Alderney.

    • To book a practical driving test you must apply in person at the General Office. You will need to know your licence number, which can be found at No 5 on your plastic licence card.

    • For fees and charges follow this link