Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.
What Car?

New driving test rules ban bots and instructors from booking tests

Only learner drivers will be allowed to book practical driving tests under new rules introduced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), in an attempt to reduce wait times. From today (12 ...
Opinion

DVSA driving test changes kick in today as learners urged to 'take time'

The changes are an attempt to reduce wait times for practical tests ...
The Sun

DVSA announces string of major rule changes for new drivers – coming in May and June this year

THE Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed dates in 2026 for significant changes to the practical driving test booking system. The government body, which has come under fire for the ...
BBC

How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers

From 9 June, there will be changes to how you book your driving test in England, Scotland and Wales. The changes are aimed at reducing long waiting lists of up to six months, and preventing slots from ...