Overview
- From March 31, 2026, learners will be limited to two changes per practical test booking, down from six.
- From May 12, 2026, only the learner can book or change a car driving test, blocking instructors, cancellation-finder sites and other third parties, with a phone line available for those needing support.
- From June 9, 2026, a booked test can only be moved to one of the three nearest test centres or back to the original centre to deter speculative long‑distance bookings.
- DVSA will add booking terms and conditions plus a mandatory learner declaration, enabling action against those who knowingly breach the rules.
- The timetable follows a consultation with over 100,000 responses showing broad support for learner‑only bookings, and comes after NAO findings of fees inflated to about £500, alongside DVSA efforts delivering roughly 149,000 extra tests since April 2025.