How to sign up for the driving theory exam
Booking online and without it, documents, cost, and what to do if you do not pass the first time.
- 250 UAH
- the cost of the theory exam; the bank may add a fee
- 20 · 20 · 2
- 20 questions in 20 minutes, no more than two mistakes
- 10 days
- until the next attempt if you fail; as many attempts as you need
- 21 days
- how far ahead online booking is open
How to book online
You can only take the exam by prior booking. Book through e-Appointment (Е-запис) on the website of the Main Service Centre (HSC) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) or in the e-Appointment app (Е-запис) for iOS and Android.
- Sign in with ID.GOV.UA.
- Enter your phone number and email.
- Choose the service, a convenient MIA service centre, the date and time, and confirm the booking.
Booking is open 21 days ahead, and places for the furthest date appear every day at 06:00. You can book four times per calendar month, and cancelled bookings count towards that limit too. You can cancel no later than two hours before, and if you are late the booking is cancelled.
Without a prior booking
There is a self-service terminal inside the service centre. Through it you can register only for the day you come in and take the exam the same day.
What to bring
Everything in the original; the administrator checks your documents before the exam.
- A passport of a citizen of Ukraine with a stamp of registration of the place of residence. Or an ID card together with a certificate or extract about the place of residence — you can show them in Diia. Or an internally displaced person (IDP) certificate (довідка ВПО).
- The taxpayer registration number (ідентифікаційний код).
- A valid medical certificate of fitness to drive a vehicle of the category you are applying for.
You do not need to bring a driving school certificate: the school enters it into the MIA register itself. If you prepared on your own, tell the administrator. It is best to arrive 15 minutes before your booking time.
How the exam works
It is a computer-based test in Ukrainian — there are no other languages on the exam. 20 questions, 20 minutes; to pass you must answer at least 18 correctly. The questions come from the official HSC database: the Road Traffic Rules, road signs and markings, safe driving, vehicle construction and first aid.
You take it in a classroom with video cameras, and your identity is checked with the Face-ID system before the start and during the test. The system produces the result automatically as soon as the test is finished.
If you do not pass
It happens often: in 2026, 21.5% of people who trained at a driving school passed on the first attempt — 15,180 of over 70 thousand exams, according to HSC data as of 15 April. The next attempt is available after ten calendar days, from the eleventh. The number of attempts is not limited.
Driving school or on your own
You can learn the theory on your own, following the Standard Driver Training Programme (Типова навчальна програма підготовки водіїв), or at an accredited driving school. After passing the theory, you do the practical training only at an accredited institution.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the theory exam cost?
250 UAH — that is the price of the service itself; the bank may add a fee.
Can I take the theory exam without booking in advance?
Yes. There is a self-service terminal inside the MIA service centre: it only registers you for the same day, and you can take the exam that day.
Do I need a driving school certificate?
No. The school enters the certificate into the MIA register itself. If you prepared on your own, tell the administrator.
How many questions are on the exam and how many mistakes can I make?
20 questions in 20 minutes. To pass you must answer at least 18 correctly, which means no more than two mistakes.
How many times a month can I book?
Four times per calendar month, and cancelled bookings count towards that limit too. You can cancel a booking no later than two hours before the exam.
When can I retake the exam if I fail?
The next attempt is available after ten calendar days, from the eleventh. The number of attempts is not limited.