The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has confirmed changes to the practical car driving test booking system that will significantly reduce the number of times a test can be changed. From 31 March 2026, learners and Driver Trainers will be limited to two changes per practical car test, reduced from the current allowance of six. The change follows a DVSA consultation aimed at making the booking system fairer and more secure.

📢 The rules for booking a practical car driving test are changing. From 31 March 2026, learner drivers and approved driving instructors (ADIs) will only be able to change a driving test booking up to 2 times. A change includes: - changing the date or time - changing the test centre - swapping an appointment with another learner If you’re an ADI, please make sure your pupils only book their test when they’re ready as swapping between pupils will count towards this limit. You

Consultation launched on introducing a Minimum Learning Period As part of the government’s Road Safety Strategy , the Department for Transport (DfT) is consulting on introducing a 3 or 6 month Minimum Learning Period (MLP) for learner drivers. This will include introducing:  a minimum amount of time to be spent learning and a minimum number of learning hours a mandated learning syllabus and how this learning can be conducted These changes would only apply to the practical tes

Learner drivers in England and Wales could face a minimum period of up to six months between sitting their theory and practical tests, the BBC can reveal. The government will unveil the measure, which will be subject to consultation, as part of its wider road safety strategy launched on Wednesday. The strategy will include proposals for a lower drink-driving limit in England and Wales, to bring them in line with Scotland. The shake-up of driving laws is aimed at reducing the