Ians School of Motoring

19/03/2026

DVSA Test booking Changes - Explained

More info here:
https://theditc.co.uk/news/dvsa-driving-test-booking-changes-2026/

17/03/2026

We’re putting learners in control of their car driving test bookings 🚘

If you’ve got a booking or you’ll be looking for a test soon, make a note of these dates 📅

31 March 2026 – only 2 changes can be made to a booking

12 May 2026 – only learners are allowed to book a test and make changes

9 June 2026 – learners can move their booked test only to nearby centres

By changing who can book car and change driving tests, we’re aiming to reduce the re-selling of driving tests, giving the power back to learners 💪

Read more on GOV.UK 👇

https://ow.ly/uP1T50YuHaJ

17/12/2025

ADINJC responds to the National Audit Office report exposing the UK driving test crisis, with record waiting times, DVSA failures and urgent reform needed.

19/11/2025

We’re making some subtle but meaningful changes to the practical driving test. 🚗

You may have seen that we have been trialling changes to the driving test at 20 driving test centres.

As part of the trial, learners drove on routes containing more high-speed, rural roads during their driving test, where location allowed. Now, we are rolling out the changes to all driving test centres in Great Britain from 24 November 2025.

As well as increasing the amount of time spent on higher-speed roads, we are:

✅ reducing the number of stops during the test from 4 to 3
✅ lowering the frequency of emergency stop exercises from 1 in 3 tests to 1 in 7
✅ adding flexibility to the independent driving segment, allowing it to run for the full duration of the test

These changes are designed to help improve road safety by better replicating the conditions motorists face in the real world. They won’t affect the skills needed to take a driving test.

Find out more about the changes 👉 https://ow.ly/vMIL50Xu1bT

19/12/2024

We have launched a call for evidence to improve the driving test booking system.

We want to make sure that learner drivers can book their driving test easily and efficiently.

We’re committed to preventing the unacceptable situation of learner drivers being ripped off.

Your views are important in helping us to do this work 👉 https://ow.ly/e0k450UtWbM

18/12/2024

24/10/2024

As the sun gets lower in the sky, it's important to remember Rule 93 of The Highway Code. ☀️

"Slow down, and if necessary stop, if you are dazzled by bright sunlight" 👀

You can read all The Highway Code rules online, for free: http://ow.ly/eAvn50OwQbl

23/10/2024

🚗 Tips and tricks to help you drive safely during autumn.🚦

Tip 1 👉 Make sure your number plate is visible. 👀

In all weather conditions, it’s vital that your vehicle’s number plates are clean, so they remain visible to others. Make sure you clean any dirt or mud off them so they are clean.

Take care and drive safely.👍

17/10/2024

Its important to regularly check that your vehicle is safe to drive on the road, especially when the weather is bad.

You can easily do this by regularly checking these 5 parts of your car:
🛞 Tyres
💡 Lights
🛑 Brakes
☔ Windscreen and wipers
🚰 Fluid levels (oil, brake fluid, windscreen wash, radiator)

10/10/2024

You can find approved driving instructors (ADIs), driving lessons and schools, in your area on GOV UK. ✔️

You can contact DVSA to check if your driving instructor is qualified, if you have their name and ADI number. 🙌

Click here for more information: 👉 https://ow.ly/OFfK50PR8tP

07/10/2024

Not quite ready to take your car theory test? 🚗

You can move your theory test to a later date, or even change which test centre you take your test at, for free, as long as you change it 3 full working days before ✅

Find out more, here: http://ow.ly/HsOJ50MOo9r