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

The online service for driving instructors will also be restricted - they will no longer be able to book, change, swap or cancel tests New rules for driving tests will come into force over the next ...

A ban on driving instructors booking tests has come into force as figures show average waiting times have increased to more ...

Practical driving test booking rules have once again been revised following now-outdated changes that were rolled out in 2025 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

As average waiting times for a driving test now exceed 22 weeks, the DVSA has changed its rules to crack down on the driving ...

Gov.uk states: "From May 12, 2026, you will need to book your car driving test yourself on GOV.UK. Your driving instructor ...