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Dates confirmed for new driving test booking rules
From May 12, only learner drivers can book or change tests, and from June 9, location limits apply; changes follow 100,000+ responses to a DVSA consultation.
- The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency announced major driving test booking changes starting March 31, 2026, when learners can make only 2 changes instead of 6, with further restrictions arriving May 12, 2026.
- Public feedback from more than 100,000 responses to a 2025 consultation showed 70.7 per cent of participants supported restricting bookings to learner drivers only, and 42.5 per cent backed limits on appointment changes to prevent bot exploitation.
- From June 9, 2026, learners can move tests only to the 3 nearest centres to deter misuse; the agency clarified that standard fees remain £62 on weekdays and £75 for evenings and weekends.
- Roads and Buses Minister Simon Lightwood said, "Learners deserve clear, honest access to tests," while DVSA chief executive Beverley Warmington noted the changes help stop exploitation by third-party services.
- Driving instructors can continue offering advice and support throughout the booking process, as these measures aim to create a level playing field and ensure tests go to those who need them most.
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DVSA unveils major driving licence changes launching in May impacting thousands
The DVSA has confirmed major changes to the way driving tests will be booked in a move that could impact thousands of motorists.From May 12, only learner drivers themselves will be allowed to book or manage a car driving test, as the DVSA aims to crack down on misuse cases.The changes mean unofficial test booking services, some driving instructors, or websites offering "cancellation finder" services will no longer be able to act on behalf of lea…
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