The new rules will mean that, as a learner driver:
- only you will be allowed to book your own driving test – your driving instructor will not be able to book it for you
- you will only be allowed to make a total of 2 changes to your driving test appointment
- you will only be allowed to move your test to centres near to where you originally booked
What will count as changes
These things each count as a change:
- changing the date or time
- changing the test centre
- swapping your appointment with another learner driver who already has a test booked
If more changes need to be made
If you need to make more changes after you have used your 2 changes, you have to cancel your test and rebook it.
You’ll get a full refund if you give at least 10 full working days’ notice.
How driving instructors can manage their availability
Driving instructors will still be able to use the online service to manage when they are available to take their pupils for driving tests.
This means that if a learner driver adds their driving instructor’s personal reference number to their booking, the booking system will automatically check if their instructor is available.
Further information:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/changes-to-driving-test-booking-rules-in-2026