SLP Driving School

12/05/2026

Driving test booking rules changed today. From now on only the client can book or change a driving test. Instructors no
Companies selling tests no
Mum or dad no

22/11/2025

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 👉

Following a successful 5-month trial, DVSA is rolling out some subtle changes to the practical driving test.

22/11/2025

Driving Test Changes

You will now be expected ( where possible) to drive more on rural " fast" roads as part of the driving test.

This will mean more practice on these types of roads, ensuring you will be safe.

20/03/2025

DVSA is planning a change to driving test cancellations or moves. From 8th April the time limit will change so that 10 working days notice must be given if you want to cancel or move your test.

05/02/2025

Wintry showers on the horizon, are you ready to tackle the roads?

31/12/2024

Happy New Year to everyone, let's see what 2025 can bring

24/12/2024

A Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight

23/12/2024

Want to know what happens on a driving test?

Check out the DVSA Ready to Pass website

03/12/2024

And finally, the No1 reason for failing the driving test

Not making effective observations at junctions.

Make sure you look everywhere twice to ensure it's safe to go and look as early as you can

30/11/2024

No 2

Not using mirrors correctly when changing direction

Check the mirror on the side you're moving to