27/09/2026
Thought this was good to share with you, as it answers questions i get asked regularly.
My advice has always been as soon as you pass your Theory book the driving test. It might seem to be a long time away but if your only doing 1 or 2 lessons a week it comes around quickly‼️
You are allowed 2 Swaps, to move forward or back.
AND always ask your instructor before booking a short notice test. As they may not be available as they do have other students and a life outside of instructing 🤪
This is a personal view of this ADI, other instructors have their views and recommendations. You pay them to help you achieve your licence and for their instruction/teaching so have this chat early with them.
I wish you all the best with your journey to achieving that independence on the road and the opportunities it opens up for you
Booking your driving test? 🚘
Head to gov.uk/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests to find out when driving test appointments are released, when to search for earlier tests, and how long people wait to take the test.