How long is the theory test valid?

How the three years are counted

The three years count from the day you passed the theory test. If you passed it on 10 March 2026, you must pass the driving test by 10 March 2029.

Booking the driving test by that date is not enough. It must be passed.

Failing the driving test does not extend the deadline. You can take the test several times, but every attempt must be within the same three years. Between attempts you must wait four weeks.

If you have not passed the driving test within the three years, you must take a new theory test before you can take the driving test again.

When you can take the tests

You can take the car theory test from the age of 17 and a half. You can take the driving test from your 18th birthday.

You must pass the theory test before you can book the driving test.

The basic traffic course has no deadline

The basic traffic course never runs out, even though the theory test does. Read more about how long the basic traffic course is valid.

Practise before the test

With Teorimester you can practise for the theory test with over 1400 questions. Read more about the theory test app, or start with the free theory test.

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