How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
Summary
Starting 12 May, learner drivers in the UK must book their own driving tests. This change aims to stop driving instructors or others from booking tests in bulk and reselling them at high prices, helping reduce long waits.Key Facts
- From 12 May, only the learner driver can book, change, or swap their driving test; instructors cannot do this anymore.
- Previously, some instructors sold test booking details to resellers who charged learners up to £500 for tests that normally cost £62 to £75.
- Learners need their instructor’s reference number when booking to confirm the instructor’s availability.
- Since 31 March, learners are allowed only two changes to their booked test slot (date, time, centre, or swaps).
- If learners need more than two changes, they must cancel and rebook their test, with refunds available if cancellation happens 10 working days before the test.
- From 9 June, test location changes are limited to the three closest test centres to the original booking.
- Learners assisting others with booking must do so in person, and confirmations must be sent to the learner’s email or phone.
- The changes are designed to reduce long waiting lists that can be up to six months.
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