Stephen Cairns - LWC Driving School

22/05/2026

DVSA EMAIL:
UPDATE re Tests:
New driving test booking rules: action we're taking
As you know, from 12 May 2026 only learner drivers have been allowed to book, change, swap or cancel a car driving test.
The use of any bots or automated searching of our service also breaks our new terms and conditions.
We've moved quickly to enforce the new rules and continue to do so. Here's what we've done so far.
1,178 driving licence numbers suspended from online booking
Where our monitoring detects unusual activity on the booking service, we will suspend access to book, change or cancel driving tests online.
We’ve already done this 1,178 times for driving licence numbers involved. We email learners to tell them when we’ve done this.
They will be able to call us if they need to book or manage their test.
Apps reported to Apple and Google
We have reported a number of third-party apps to Apple and Google for breaching both our terms and conditions and the platforms' own developer guidelines.
We are working with both platforms to have non-compliant apps removed.
Social media accounts being taken down
We are reporting social media accounts and groups that advertise services that are against the law or break our terms and conditions.
Platforms are already removing accounts as a result, and we will continue to report others.
Businesses continuing to use bots have been suspended
We have suspended 7 business accounts that breached our terms and conditions. They were (unsuccessfully) trying to book car driving tests.
We will not hesitate to suspend further accounts where we find the rules are being broken.
How you can help
As their instructor, you are often the most trusted source of advice for your pupils. Please encourage them to:
• only ever book, change or cancel their test through GOV.UK
• only ever pay the official DVSA fee - £62 on weekdays and £75 on evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• not use any app, website or social media account offering to find or secure an earlier test slot
If a learner would like an earlier appointment, the only legitimate ways to arrange this are:
• using the GOV.UK service to change their driving test appointment
• swap their driving test with another learner driver directly with DVSA
Thank you for your continued support in helping to make the system fairer for every learner.

13/05/2026

Congratulations to Dylan McGiff who passed his driving test today with only 3 minors. Excellent drive. Looking forward to seeing you on the roads. Happy Driving.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Jay Gilmour who passed his driving test with just 1 minor. Well done Jay.

15/04/2026

Congratulations to Laura Langford who passed her Driving Test today on her first attempt with only 4 minors. Great drive and I’m over the moon for you. Enjoy your new lease of life driving your mini about.

11/04/2026

Congratulations Logan MacLeod who passed his driving test on his 1st attempt with only 2 minors. Excellent drive. Looking forward to seeing you on the roads.

18/03/2026

Changes to driving test booking rules in 2026
The rules for booking and managing car driving tests will change from spring 2026. Find out what the changes are and how they affect you.

The rules for booking and managing car driving tests will change from spring 2026. Find out what the changes are and how they affect you. What the new rules are The new rules for booking and managing car driving tests will be introduced from spring 2026. Booking your car driving test From 12 May 202...

10/02/2026

🚨 Important changes to driving test booking rules are coming.

From 31 March 2026, learner drivers and approved driving instructors (ADIs) will only be able to make 2 changes to a driving test booking.

A change includes:
- changing the date or time
- changing the test centre
- swapping a test between 2 learners

This is part of the outcome of our consultation to improve the way driving tests are booked.

Read more about the changes 👉 https://ow.ly/fZE450Y85Py

28/01/2026

In wet weather, stopping distances will be at least double that required for stopping on dry roads. This is because your tyres have less grip on the road.

In wet weather:

- You should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

- If the steering becomes unresponsive, it could mean water is affecting your vehicle's grip on the road.

- Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

- The rain and spray from vehicles may make it difficult to see and be seen.

- Be aware of the dangers of spilt diesel that will make the surface very slippery.

- Take extra care around pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders.

07/01/2026

24/12/2025

Wishing you and all your family a very Merry Christmas.