Theory Test

Theory test in special needs

DSA provides various facilities for those people who have additional requirements like extra time, voiceover, foreign language, translator etc.

You need to request the special facilities at the time of booking itself.

Facilities for those whose first language is not English :

If you don’t understand English or you cannot read or write English, you can request for a voiceover which is available on one of the 21 languages.  A voice over allows to hear the theory  test questions through the headphones. You can answer the questions by touching the computer screen text. You can hear the questions as many as time as you want.

Facilities for those with Reading difficulties :

If you have reading difficulty you can request for English or welsh voiceover. You can also request for double time for test. But if you did that, you need to give proof of your reading disability.

Facilities for those with hearing difficulties :

If you are having reading difficulties you can request for the theory test in British sign language (BSL). There  is no extra fee for this facility.

Translator :

It is your responsibility to arrange a test date with the translator and to pay any fees involved.

Other special requirement :

If you have a special need that is not met by the facilities above, you can contact the theory test customer services section who can discuss your requirements and the facilities available.