02/05/2026
π¨ BIG DRIVING TEST CHANGES COME INTO EFFECT THIS MONTH π¨
π Important Updates to Booking Your Driving Test
The DVSA are introducing major changes to how driving tests can be booked and managed. β οΈ
π The next BIG change comes into effect on 12 May β make sure youβre aware!
Details below:
πΉ Limited changes
You can now only make 2 changes to your test booking. If you used changes before 31 March 2026, youβll receive 2 new ones from that date.
πΉ What counts as a change
Changing the date, time, test centre, or swapping with another learner counts as 1 change (even if multiple details are changed at once).
πΉ What doesnβt count
Updating contact details, adding/removing an instructor, or changes made by DVSA (e.g. bad weather).
π If DVSA changes your test, your allowance resets to 2 (any extra changes must be made by phone).
πΉ More than 2 changes?
Youβll need to cancel and rebook. Youβll receive a full refund if you cancel at least 10 working days before your test.
π¨π¨ MAJOR CHANGE β FROM 12 MAY 2026 π¨π¨
πΉ Who can make changes
β ONLY the learner themselves can change, cancel, or swap their test.
β It will be illegal for anyone else to do it which means your instructor can no longer book or swap your test for you. You need to have a conversation with your instructor BEFORE you book your test to make sure you will be ready as if you are not ready by the date you have booked, you only have 2 chances to change itβ
The next major change comes into effect early June
πΉ Where you can move your test (from 9 June 2026)
You can only move your test to:
β’ One of the 3 nearest test centres, or
β’ The original centre you booked
β οΈ Ensure you have a conversation with your instructor BEFORE booking your test and use your changes wisely to avoid losing your test! β