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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Top 10 Reasons People Fail Their Driving Test (2026 Guide)

February 20, 2026 by Viv Dutton

Top Reasons People Fail Driving Tes

the definitive guide to the top 10 reasons people fail their driving test in the UK — and how to avoid them.

Filed Under: Why people fail their driving test Tagged With: how not to fail practical driving test, how to avoid driving test mistakes, how to pass your driving test, pass driving test first time

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