LDC Driving School - Caroline Robertson

09/06/2026

CHANGES TO THE DRIVING TEST (from 09/06/2026) 🚗
From Tuesday, 9th June 2026, learner drivers will only be able to move their driving test to nearby test centres.
If you book a new test from this date, you will only be able to move your test to:
• any of the 3 centres nearest to where your test is booked
• the test centre you first booked at on that current booking
If you have an existing booking, the new rule will apply to where your test is booked at, on 9th June – not where you first booked. 🚗
To check your 3 local test centres, click here 👉 https://www.gov.uk/.../check-which-driving-test-centres...
To see more about the changes, click here 👉 https://ow.ly/JTEJ50Z4Bbx

09/05/2026

Reminder of upcoming changes to the rules around driving test management.

07/05/2026

The DVSA has published guidance on how to go about swapping L tests from 12/5/26 onwards as it will be illegal for Instructors to complete the swap on your behalf.

You may be able to swap your car driving test with another learner driver by phone if you both already have a test booked and want each other's test slot.

05/04/2026

Happy Easter from your local LDC driving instructor.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back on the road soon!

31/03/2026

It was an absolute pleasure to help Ann transition from an Auto to Manual licence holder at a very blustery Currie earlier today!

Ann got some great feedback from the Examiner saying that “it was a lovely drive throughout”.

Really pleased for you - don’t stop setting yourself challenges as you can do anything that you set your mind to.

All the best for the future and your adventures up and around the North of Scotland!

Take care and drive safely.

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28/03/2026

Please note the following changes that apply to all test bookings:

18/03/2026

Further dates announced for changes to the test booking system following the previous post on this matter.

Further changes to combat the exploitation of learner drivers by third parties have been officially announced:

- From 12 May 2026, only learner drivers will lawfully be able to book and manage a driving test.
- From 9 June, test centre changes will be restricted to the 3 centres closest to the original booking.
- These changes follow DVSA’s announcement that the number of changes allowed to a practical test booking will be reduced to 2 from 31 March 2026.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has today (17 March 2026) confirmed when new rules will be introduced for car driving test bookings, making the system fairer and giving learners control of their booking.

From 12 May 2026 only learner drivers will be able to book or change a car driving test, while from 9 June 2026, location limitations will apply when moving a booked test.

This follows DVSA’s announcement that from 31 March 2026, the number of changes a learner driver is allowed to make to a car driving test booking will be cut to 2 (reduced from 6).

The upcoming changes followed a nationwide consultation on improving the booking rules, are part of a crackdown on third-party services abusing the test booking system. They aim to reduce the reselling of driving tests and will create a level playing field for learner drivers, giving them more control over their learning to drive journey.

Any questions please drop a comment below.

11/03/2026

Changes to practical test booking rules starting 31 March 2026

The DVSA have announced changes to the practical driving test booking system. One key change is that a driving test booking will only be allowed two changes (such as date, time, or test centre), reduced from the current limit of six. These reforms aim to make the booking system fairer and reduce misuse, including people repeatedly changing tests or reselling slots. Previous changes made to the booking before this date will not count towards the new limit of two.

Overall, the changes are intended to improve access to test slots and help tackle long waiting times. Speak to your LDC driving school instructor for more details. Further changes are planned to limit the geographical area within which a change of Test Centre location can be made - watch this space.

31/01/2026

I’m delighted to congratulate superstar Lydia on blossoming into a full UK licence holder on her first attempt at Currie earlier this week!

Lydia was determined to pass her test from the outset and managed to achieve this in just over 3 months, by taking multiple lessons each week and refining any of the weaker aspects. Some great feedback from the Examiner.

It’s been a pleasure to help you and I have no doubt that you’ll continue to stay safe in your own car.

Safe travels!
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06/12/2025

Looking for an ideal Christmas gift for your soon-to-be 17 year old son or daughter or the non driver in your family?

We are now offering gift vouchers. These can be written out for any amount and would make an ideal gift for that special person.

If you are interested in purchasing any, please comment below.