LDC Driving School - Richard Podevin

LDC Driving School - Richard Podevin Hello, my name is Richard Podevin, I am licensed by the DVSA to give driving instruction operating my own LDC driving school franchise on a trainee licence.

I can provide intensive and semi-intensive driving courses and driving lessons. I can provide intensive and semi-intensive driving courses and driving lessons in Basingstoke, Tadley, Hook, Alton, Whitchurch, New Alresford, Kingsworthy, Preston Andover, Odiham, Micheldever and surrounding areas

Reminder of upcoming changes to the rules around driving test management.
09/05/2026

Reminder of upcoming changes to the rules around driving test management.

Proud to be part of the local community and helping people achieve their driving goals.
23/04/2026

Proud to be part of the local community and helping people achieve their driving goals.

Happy Easter from your local LDC driving instructor.Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back on the road soon!
05/04/2026

Happy Easter from your local LDC driving instructor.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back on the road soon!

Further dates announced for changes to the test booking system following the previous post on this matter.Further change...
18/03/2026

Further dates announced for changes to the test booking system following the previous post on this matter.

Further changes to combat the exploitation of learner drivers by third parties have been officially announced:

- From 12 May 2026, only learner drivers will lawfully be able to book and manage a driving test.
- From 9 June, test centre changes will be restricted to the 3 centres closest to the original booking.
- These changes follow DVSA’s announcement that the number of changes allowed to a practical test booking will be reduced to 2 from 31 March 2026.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has today (17 March 2026) confirmed when new rules will be introduced for car driving test bookings, making the system fairer and giving learners control of their booking.

From 12 May 2026 only learner drivers will be able to book or change a car driving test, while from 9 June 2026, location limitations will apply when moving a booked test.

This follows DVSA’s announcement that from 31 March 2026, the number of changes a learner driver is allowed to make to a car driving test booking will be cut to 2 (reduced from 6).

The upcoming changes followed a nationwide consultation on improving the booking rules, are part of a crackdown on third-party services abusing the test booking system. They aim to reduce the reselling of driving tests and will create a level playing field for learner drivers, giving them more control over their learning to drive journey.

Any questions please drop a comment below.

Changes to practical test booking rules starting 31 March 2026The DVSA have announced changes to the practical driving t...
11/03/2026

Changes to practical test booking rules starting 31 March 2026

The DVSA have announced changes to the practical driving test booking system. One key change is that a driving test booking will only be allowed two changes (such as date, time, or test centre), reduced from the current limit of six. These reforms aim to make the booking system fairer and reduce misuse, including people repeatedly changing tests or reselling slots. Previous changes made to the booking before this date will not count towards the new limit of two.

Overall, the changes are intended to improve access to test slots and help tackle long waiting times. Speak to your LDC driving school instructor for more details. Further changes are planned to limit the geographical area within which a change of Test Centre location can be made - watch this space.

Great job Nathan passing first time yesterday in Wi******er despite doing most of your learning around Basingstoke. The ...
14/12/2023

Great job Nathan passing first time yesterday in Wi******er despite doing most of your learning around Basingstoke. The 13th unlucky for some, but not for you!

Ben, really well done on passing in Basingstoke on Tuesday. Now look forward to the opportunities your licence gives yo...
14/12/2023

Ben, really well done on passing in Basingstoke on Tuesday. Now look forward to the opportunities your licence gives you for work!

Lucas, really well done passing first in Wi******er. Enjoy driving your car when you get home for Christmas.
14/12/2023

Lucas, really well done passing first in Wi******er. Enjoy driving your car when you get home for Christmas.

Really well done Olivia getting up at the crack of dawn in Wi******er and passing first time in Basingstoke
14/12/2023

Really well done Olivia getting up at the crack of dawn in Wi******er and passing first time in Basingstoke

Great job Harry passing first time in Basingstoke in the summer
14/12/2023

Great job Harry passing first time in Basingstoke in the summer

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