Driving Test in Denmark: How to Book Your Theory and Practical Tests
Are you getting ready to take your driving test in Denmark? It is important to understand how to book your test, which requirements you must meet, and what you need to bring on the day. Since 1 October 2026, driving test booking has changed with the introduction of MinKøreprøve. This guide explains the booking process, fees, required documents, and practical details you should know before taking your test.
How does driving test booking work in Denmark?
To obtain a driving licence for a passenger car (category B) in Denmark, you must pass both a theory test and a practical driving test. The tests are administered by the Danish Road Traffic Authority (Færdselsstyrelsen), and you must book your test through the appropriate digital booking system.
On 1 October 2026, the Danish Road Traffic Authority introduced MinKøreprøve, a new system replacing the previous booking platform, Køreprøvebooking. Both systems operate during a transition period.
Which system you need to use depends on when your driving licence application was registered:
Applications registered on or after 1 October 2026: You must use MinKøreprøve.
Applications registered before 1 October 2026: Your driving licence process should, as far as possible, be completed through the previous Køreprøvebooking system.
The following dates apply to the transition:
1 January 2027: It will no longer be possible to pay test fees through Køreprøvebooking. If payment is still outstanding, the municipality must release the applicant to MinKøreprøve, where the test can then be booked and paid for.
15 February 2027: The final test will take place through Køreprøvebooking. Applicants who still have tests to complete must be given access to MinKøreprøve through the municipality's driving licence administration system.
20 February 2027: Access to the previous Køreprøvebooking system will close.
If you started your driving licence application before October 2026, you do not necessarily need to transfer to the new system yourself. The municipality handles the transfer to MinKøreprøve when required.
You can read more about the transition on the Danish Road Traffic Authority's website.
How to book your driving test through MinKøreprøve
MinKøreprøve allows learner drivers to choose a test location and time from the available appointments. You can also give your driving instructor or another person digital authorisation to manage the booking on your behalf.
If you prefer to book your driving test yourself, the process is as follows:
Have your driving licence application approved. Your application must be processed by Citizen Service (Borgerservice), and you must be authorised to book a test.
Log in using MitID. Once your application has been released for booking, you can access MinKøreprøve.
Choose your test location and date. Find an available appointment that fits your driving lessons and training schedule.
Coordinate with your driving instructor. Make sure you can complete the required training before the test. When booking your practical driving test, you must also arrange access to a driving school car.
Pay the test fee. In MinKøreprøve, payment is made when booking. For a standard category B driving licence, the combined fee for the theory and practical tests is paid when booking the theory test.
Coordinating your practical test with your driving instructor is particularly important. An available test appointment does not necessarily mean that your training will be completed or that a driving school car will be available.
If you book your practical driving test yourself, you are responsible for arranging the use of a driving school car with your instructor. The practical test cannot be taken in an ordinary private car.
If you arrive without the necessary documentation or without a suitable driving school car for the practical test, you may be refused the test and required to pay another test fee.
Can your driving instructor book the test for you?
Yes. MinKøreprøve allows you to grant digital authorisation to your driving school or another person to manage bookings on your behalf. The authorisation can cover the theory test, the practical driving test, or both.
You can also manage the booking yourself. Regardless of who books the appointment, it is important to plan the test in cooperation with your driving instructor.
Cancelling your theory test
If you are unable to attend your theory test, you should cancel the appointment as soon as possible.
You can cancel a theory test without having to pay another test fee if the cancellation is made no later than 12:00 noon, five working days before the test. The day of cancellation counts towards the five working days when calculating the deadline.
The deadline applies regardless of whether the appointment was booked by you, your driving instructor, an authorised representative, or Citizen Service.
If you cancel after the deadline, you will generally have to pay another fee of DKK 1,600 to take the theory test on another date. Special provisions may apply in cases of documented illness, where Citizen Service handles requests for a test without an additional fee.
When can you take your driving test?
You cannot necessarily take your driving test as soon as an appointment becomes available. There are requirements concerning your age, completed training, and documentation.
Before the theory test
You must have completed the relevant parts of your driving education, including the required training on a manoeuvring track, and meet the conditions for taking the theory test.
For category B, you can take the theory test no earlier than one month before reaching the minimum age requirement. This means that first-time applicants can take their theory test at the earliest one month before their 17th birthday.
Before the practical driving test
You can only take the practical driving test after passing the theory test, completing the required driving instruction, and meeting the minimum age requirement.
For an ordinary passenger car, you can take the practical driving test once you have turned 17.
A passed theory test remains valid for 18 months. You must therefore pass your practical driving test within this period. If the deadline expires, you must pass another theory test and pay the applicable fee.
At Brøndby Køreskole, you can learn more about the training programme and the steps involved in obtaining a category B driving licence.
How much does a driving test cost in Denmark?
The Danish Road Traffic Authority charges a combined fee of DKK 1,600 in 2026 for the theory and practical driving tests for category B, provided you pass both tests on your first attempt.
In other words, the fee covers your first theory test and your first practical driving test. You do not pay a separate DKK 1,600 fee for each test if you pass both on the first attempt.
The fee is paid when booking the theory test. Once you have passed your theory test, your first practical driving test is already covered by this payment.
If you fail either test, the following fees apply:
Retaking the theory test: DKK 1,600 per additional attempt.
Retaking the practical driving test: DKK 1,600 per additional attempt.
These are the official fees charged by the Danish Road Traffic Authority. Additional costs may apply for driving school car rental, administration, or extra driving lessons, depending on your driving school and the package you have chosen.
You can find the current official fees on the Danish Road Traffic Authority's pricing page. You can also read about the courses and driving licence packages offered by Brøndby Køreskole on our passenger car driving licence page.
What happens during the driving test?
Getting your driving licence involves two separate tests, each assessing a different part of your knowledge and driving ability.
The theory test
During the category B theory test, you are presented with 25 traffic situations and related questions. Each question has four answer options, and you must select the correct answers.
The test assesses your understanding of Danish traffic rules and your ability to decide how to respond to different situations. You are allowed a maximum of five errors to pass.
The theory test lasts 25 minutes and is offered in both digital and analogue formats. Both formats require you to attend an official test location operated by the Danish Road Traffic Authority.
During the digital theory test, you answer questions on a screen and can move between questions or change your answers before submitting the test. In the analogue theory test, you cannot return to previous questions.
The practical driving test
The practical test begins with verification of your identity, driving licence application, and documentation confirming that you have completed the required training.
You are then given three tasks drawn from a test card. These tasks concern the vehicle's equipment and safety and may involve checking the brakes, lights, or tyres. You must demonstrate that you can carry out the checks expected of a driver.
In addition to these three tasks, you must always check the vehicle's mirrors. This is a separate, mandatory part of the test. You must ensure that the mirrors are:
Correctly adjusted.
Clean.
Free from damage.
Once the vehicle checks are completed, you drive with a driving examiner from the Danish Road Traffic Authority, who assesses your ability to drive safely and independently in traffic.
A typical practical driving test lasts approximately 30-45 minutes. You may be assessed on your observation skills, speed adjustment, road positioning, compliance with right-of-way rules, and ability to handle everyday traffic situations.
The purpose is to determine whether you have the skills required to drive safely without supervision.
What documents do you need for your driving test?
It is important to prepare your documentation before arriving for your test. Missing or incorrectly completed documents may prevent the test from taking place.
As a general rule, you must bring:
Valid identification: For example, a valid passport, a driving licence issued by an EU or EEA country, or another form of identification accepted by the Danish Road Traffic Authority. A Danish health insurance card alone is not sufficient identification.
Approved driving licence application (P23): The application must be stamped and signed by Citizen Service and your driving instructor.
Module plan or lesson plan: Your training records must be correctly completed and signed according to the applicable requirements. If your plan is digital, you must be able to display it on your smartphone.
MitID for a digital theory test: You must normally be able to log in using MitID. If MitID cannot be used, for example because you are exempt, the Danish Road Traffic Authority can provide a login code.
Your existing driving licence, if applicable: If you already hold a driving licence, you must bring the physical card. Showing a digital driving licence is not sufficient.
Review your documents with your driving instructor well before the test. Additional requirements may apply, for example when taking a mandatory driving test as part of regaining your driving licence.
Please note that the requirement for a lesson plan or module plan may differ for certain mandatory driving tests where driving instruction is not required.
You can find the complete list of accepted documents on the Danish Road Traffic Authority's website.
Three things to check before booking your driving test
Choosing the right test date involves more than finding the earliest available appointment. You also need to make sure you are ready to take the test.
Are you ready? Speak with your driving instructor about whether you have completed the necessary training and reached the required level of driving ability.
Have you arranged the practical details? Check your documents, appointment time, and test location. If you book the practical test yourself, you must arrange access to a driving school car with your instructor.
Have you allowed enough time to prepare? Schedule any additional driving lessons and review the vehicle safety checks before your test.
Even if you want to obtain your driving licence quickly, choosing a slightly later test date may be more sensible if you need additional instruction. Booking the earliest appointment is not necessarily an advantage if you are not fully prepared.
Frequently asked questions about driving tests and booking
Can I book my driving test myself?
Yes. If your driving licence application was registered on or after 1 October 2026, you can book your driving test through MinKøreprøve using MitID once Citizen Service has authorised you to make a booking. You can also give another person or your driving school digital authorisation to book on your behalf. If you book the practical test yourself, you must arrange access to a driving school car with your instructor.
Which system should I use to book my driving test?
Applications registered on or after 1 October 2026 use MinKøreprøve. Applications registered before this date should, as far as possible, be completed through Køreprøvebooking. From 1 January 2027, test fees can no longer be paid through the old system, and the final test will take place on 15 February 2027. Applicants who have outstanding payments or tests after the relevant deadlines must be transferred to MinKøreprøve by the municipality.
How long is a passed theory test valid in Denmark?
A passed theory test is valid for 18 months. If you have not passed your practical driving test within this period, you must pass another theory test and pay a new test fee.
How much does a driving test cost in Denmark?
The Danish Road Traffic Authority's combined fee for the category B theory and practical driving tests is DKK 1,600 in 2026, provided you pass both on your first attempt. If you fail the theory test, each additional attempt costs DKK 1,600. The same fee applies to each additional attempt at the practical driving test. There may also be costs for a driving school car and additional driving lessons.
What happens if I fail my driving test?
You can take the test again. If you fail the theory test, you must pass it on a subsequent attempt before taking the practical driving test. If you fail the practical driving test, you can book another appointment, but at least seven days must pass before you can take the practical test again. Each additional attempt generally costs DKK 1,600 in fees payable to the Danish Road Traffic Authority.
Get help with your driving licence at Brøndby Køreskole
Several things need to be in place before you can take your driving test. Your training must be completed, your documentation must be correct, and your test appointment must fit your training schedule.
At Brøndby Køreskole, we help you prepare for both the theory and practical driving tests so you understand what is expected and what you need to practise along the way.
If you are ready to start working towards your driving licence, you can sign up for a driving course at Brøndby Køreskole. If you have questions about lessons or the practical arrangements surrounding your tests, you are welcome to contact us.