14/06/2026
Let’s cut straight to the chase on this one.
Back in 2021, I directly emailed The Transport Minister, the DVSA and all the relevant Driving instructor associations about the problems with test bookings through 3rd party apps. The then Office of the Transport Minister fobbed me off. The DVSA told me that there was nothing to be done. The associations said their hands were tied.
After being interviewed by the BBC the media pressure still didn't do anything.
Now, the DVSA have acted. In my opinion a bit too harshly, but something has been done.
The message is just plain and simple.
DO NOT BOOK YOUR DRIVING TEST THROUGH ANY THIRD PARTY.
That includes:
Individuals
Companies
Websites
Cancellation apps
This information has been circulating about for months, yet people are still choosing to ignore it.
The DVSA are actively cancelling tests that have been obtained through third parties and cancellation services.
Maybe you’re thinking, “But Testi only sends me a notification.”
The reality is that these apps redirect you to the DVSA website, and the DVSA can see where bookings have come from.
Everyone is desperate for a test date, a cancellation and we are all frustrated by the waiting times.
Please dont take this the wrong way. You are no more important than the next person trying to get a test, we are all in the same boat.
The only place you should be booking a driving test or searching for cancellations is through the official DVSA website.
No shortcuts.
No third parties.
No apps.
Sorry if this sounds a bit harsh, but over the last few days I have been inundated with posts and messages about cancelled tests.
This has been widely publicised and discussed repeatedly by the DVSA, driving instructors, and learner driver groups.
Please please please do not run the risk of being scammed, losing your test fee, or having your test cancelled.
If the DVSA cancel your test because it was obtained through a third party, you have no recourse.
There is no appeal, refund or special treatment.
You will be right back at square one, competing with tens of thousands of other learners for a test date.
It is simply not worth the risk.
