Julie’s Driving School

14/06/2026

12/06/2026

DVSA UPDATE 12/6/2026

We have started to cancel driving test that we have identified as being booked or managed outside of the new rules.

Taking stronger action against those breaking the rules
As you know, from 12 May 2026 only learner drivers have been allowed to book, change, swap or cancel a car driving test.

This rule change has given us new powers to take direct action against those who misuse the booking service. And we are using those powers to make things fairer for all learner drivers.

Cancelling driving tests
We have started to cancel driving test that we have identified as being booked or managed outside of the new rules.

So far, we have cancelled 450 tests.

They were cancelled as they were booked using a payment card that has been used to pay for lots of driving tests for different learner drivers. This means that the tests were not booked by the learner driver taking the test. Our terms and conditions allow us to cancel tests where this happens.

We are continually monitoring the booking service and will keep cancelling tests where we have evidence of bookings made in breach of the law and our terms and conditions.

This will not stop.

We have placed 4,034 online booking suspensions on the system
A suspension means the driving licence holder can no longer book or manage tests online. They will need to call our customer service centre instead.

We’ve also updated our guidance to confirm that a suspension stays in place for 12 months.

We have reported apps to Apple and Google
We have successfully removed 17 apps from on the Apple and Google platforms that break the terms and conditions of our booking service. We will continue to monitor the platforms and report any new apps to have them removed as well.

Help us get the message to your pupils
Please remind your pupils of 3 simple things:

Do not use unofficial apps or websites to find or book a test slot.
Do not book a test through anyone on social media.
Only ever use GOV.UK - it is free and secure.
If they ignore this advice, the consequences are serious.

DVSA can suspend their online booking access. Their test can be cancelled. They could lose hundreds of pounds with no way to get it back.

And once they hand over their personal data to a scammer, they have no control over what happens to it.

We’ve published guidance for your pupils about this.

11/06/2026

One costly mistake. You’ll want to see this 👀

07/06/2026

🚘🚘🚘Are you looking to start Driving Lessons? 🚘🚘🚘

I have some limited spaces for Manual Driving lessons in Cleadon, Whitburn, Fulwell areas.

Message for more information 😊

24/05/2026

POLITE NOTICE

When I take a student for their driving test I will have worked with them extensively over a period of time. This ensures they can cope with what goes on out there on our lovely UK roads 😬 but most importantly I know they are 💯 test ready/standard.

When you are test ready you will not need my help or any prompts and will be able to drive independently 🤷‍♂️

The reason I am posting this is because I am receiving a lot of enquiries essentially asking if my car can be used just for their test!

I would like to reiterate that my tuition vehicle is not a hire car and never will be 😏

Not only that anyone that does use my car for test it’s not only you DVSA are assessing/scrutinising it’s also me as my ADI badge number is recorded.

I worked very hard to get myself into this position and my standards will always be paramount but most importantly maintained no matter what.

I hope you all understand 🙏

Thanks for reading,

Julie

12/05/2026

***New rules from today ***
(12th May 2026)