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Driving Test Booking Updates for Learner Drivers

Last updated: Friday, 16th January 2026
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Summary of driving test booking changes for learner drivers

After an initial public consultation the government has announced new measures to reduce driving test waiting times and protect learner drivers from exploitation.

Plans include using Ministry of Defence driving examiners to increase test capacity and introducing changes to the DVSA booking system to restrict third-party access and limit test changes.

The measures are expected to come into force in spring 2026, following legislative and technical updates.

Introduction to the driving test booking changes

On 12th November 2025, the government provided an update on measures aimed at preventing the exploitation of learner drivers and reducing driving test waiting times.

As part of this update, a series of actions the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will take was announced, including changes to the driving test booking system and additional short term examiners to address delays.

Measures to reduce waiting times

To help tackle long waiting times for driving tests, the DVSA will make use of Ministry of Defence (MOD) driving examiners for a period of up to 12 months, allowing more driving tests to be taken.

Changes to the driving test booking service

Following a DVSA consultation on making the booking system fairer, it was confirmed the following options will be implemented going forward:


  • Restricting access to the booking service
    Only learner car drivers will be able to book and manage their own practical driving tests. 70% of consultation respondents supported this proposal. This change is intended to prevent unofficial third party businesses from booking and reselling tests at inflated prices.

  • Limiting test changes and swaps
    Learner drivers will be limited to moving or swapping a practical car test no more than twice, and any changes will be restricted to a defined local area. 42% of respondents agreed with this measure. The aim is to prevent tests being booked in low-demand areas and then moved to high-demand test centres, improving access for local learners.

Next steps

DVSA is finalising the official consultation response, which will be published on GOV.UK shortly. These changes will not be introduced immediately, as they require a combination of legislative and technical updates.

Both measures are expected to be implemented in spring 2026.

You can keep up to date with the changes by following the GOV.UK guidance article.

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