03/06/2026
Have you booked a driving test but planned to move it to another test centre later?
From 9 June 2026, the DVSA is changing the rules. Learners will only be able to move their driving test to one of the 3 nearest test centres to their current booking. οΏ½
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If you're planning to take your test in Oxford, Banbury, Newbury, or another specific area, make sure your test is booked in the correct location before the new rules take effect.
Other recent DVSA changes include:
πΉ Only 2 changes are allowed per driving test booking.
πΉ Only the learner driver can book, change, or cancel their test.
πΉ Driving instructors can no longer manage test bookings on behalf of learners. οΏ½
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β οΈ If your test is currently booked somewhere you don't intend to take it, now is the time to review your booking.
At Smart Driving Academy, we recommend booking your test centre carefully and planning ahead to avoid unnecessary delays.
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