THE COST of a driving test is set to rise from August 27.

Practical car driving tests booked from this date will cost £38 instead of £36.75, the Driving Standards Agency has announced.

Practical motorcycle test fees will also go up £ 1.50 to £46.50 and fees for lorry and bus driving tests will be increased from £73.50 to £76.

The Agency says it is the first increase in practical driving test fees in over two years.