Spring 2026: The rules for booking driving tests are changing! See more

From 31 March 2026:

It will only be possible to change a test twice rather than 6 times as before

From 12 May 2026:

It will be illegal for anyone other than the test candidate to book or make changes to their driving test appointment (subject to Parliamentary approval)

From 9 June 2026:

  • It will still be possible to make a new test booking at any test centre in the UK
  • Moving the test to a different driving test centre will be limited to the nearest three test centres to where the test was booked on or after 9 June
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/changes-to-driving-test-booking-rules-in-2026

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The Parent’s Complete Guide to Getting Your Teen Through the UK Driving Test — Quickly, Safely and Without Wasting Money

February 20, 2026 by Viv Dutton

Driving test waiting time

If you’ve been searching for answers about driving test waiting times in the UK, you’re not alone. Many parents are frustrated by long delays, limited availability and uncertainty about when their teen will actually get a test date. If you’re a parent trying to help your teenager pass their driving test in the UK, you’ve […]

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How to Book a Driving Test – A Complete Guide in 2026

February 20, 2026 by Viv Dutton

How to book a Driving Test - A Complete Guide 2026

The Short Version From 12 May 2026, only you can book your own driving test — it is against the law for anyone else to do it for you. You book directly on GOV.UK, you can only change it twice, and from June you can only move it to one of the 3 nearest test centres. […]

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