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DVSA Driving Test Booking Changes 2026: What Learners and Instructors Need to Know

The DVSA is rolling out three changes to how practical driving tests are booked, managed and transferred across spring 2026. The first takes effect today. Here is what changes, when, and what you need to do.

UK Driving Test Waiting Times 2026: How Long and What to Do

Getting a practical driving test slot in the UK has become genuinely difficult. The pandemic created a backlog that the National Audit Office says will not fully clear until November 2027. Here is the full picture and what to do while you wait.

DVSA driving test booking rules are changing in 2026

The DVSA is rolling out three significant changes to how practical driving tests are booked, starting March 2026. The changes affect learners, instructors, and anyone currently using third-party booking services.

How to pick the right driving test centre

Most learners book the nearest test centre without checking the data. Pass rates between centres a few miles apart can differ by 20 percentage points or more — and new DVSA booking rules in 2026 make your initial choice more consequential than ever.