How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers

From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

What are the new driving test booking rules aimed to curb scandalous profiteering?

A ban on driving instructors booking tests has come into force as figures show average waiting times have increased to more ...
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Calling all learners! Driving test booking changes today – so here’s what you need to know

From today onwards, your driving instructor will no longer be able to book your test on your behalf. Now, only you will be ...

Major shake up as new practical driving test booking rules come into force amid record waiting times

A new ban has come into force, preventing driving instructors from booking tests for their pupils, as average waiting times ...

New DVSA driving test booking rules get MP's backing

Carlisle MP Julie Minns backed the new rule that only allows learners to book their own driving tests. This move aims to stop driving instructors, parents, and third-party apps from booking tests, a ...
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Driving test booking rules shake-up: only learners can book a test from today

Practical driving test booking rules have once again been revised following now-outdated changes that were rolled out in 2025 ...

Instructor explains new driving test booking rules and how they'll affect learners

"You will still be able to swap test, now the way to do it is you would have the phone up the DVSA, where they'll do your ...