04/04/2026
🚗 DVSA Driving Test Booking Changes – Effective Today (31 March 2026) 🚗
Big changes have just come into force that will affect how learners book their practical driving tests. Here’s what you and your pupils need to know:
🔄 Only 2 Test Changes Allowed�From today, learners can only change their car driving test up to two times (previously six). Any adjustment counts as a change — whether it’s the date, time, test centre, or swapping with another learner. After two changes, you’ll need to cancel and rebook.�
⏳ Instructors Can Now Block Out Unavailable Times�ADIs can set their availability so pupils won’t see test slots that clash with holidays, teaching schedules, or travel time between tests.�
🧭 Upcoming Changes to Who Can Book (Not Today, but Soon)�From 12 May 2026, only learner drivers themselves will be legally allowed to book or change a test — instructors can still support but not submit bookings.�
📍 Location Rules Changing Soon Too�From 9 June 2026, learners will only be able to move tests to nearby centres, based on DVSA’s updated distance calculations.�
💡 Why This Is Happening�These changes aim to make the system fairer and more secure, reduce abuse from third‑party resellers, and ensure that tests go to those genuinely ready and prepared.�
➡️ Tip for Pupils: Only book when you’re confident you’ll be ready — flexibility is now much more limited!
