12/05/2026
Today's the day then.
To give some clarity, what this really means is:
* Instructors can no longer book tests. Only the pupil can now do this. However, they must agree with their instructor that they are ready before doing so. A date range and a destination should be agreed.
* Cancellation apps are no more. This means that pupils will only be able to find cancellations by regularly logging on to the main government site.
* Only pupils can manage their tests. Instructors can no longer change or swap tests for pupils.
In conclusion, pupils should only book test dates (with the agreement of their instructor) that they feel they will be ready for as the ability to swap and find cancellations will still be there, but may be harder to access.
Putting learners in control 🚗
From today, only learners will be able to book driving tests.
We’ve made this change to:
Clampdown on test reselling and exploitation by third parties ⛔
Make sure tests are accessible only to learners 🔐
Provide a fairer booking system ✅
Read more on GOV.UK 👇
https://ow.ly/viIc50YWwOA