All DVSA newsThe planned maintenance for Thursday 22 October to Friday 23 October 2026 has been cancelled, and the service will be available as usual.
Find out when driving test appointments are released, when to search for earlier tests, and how long people wait to take the test.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, updated on GOV.UK on 22 October 2026: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests#dvsa-update-2026-10-22T14-18-02-000Z
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Driving test appointments: release dates and finding earlier tests — updated 22 October 2026
The planned maintenance for Thursday 22 October to Friday 23 October 2026 has been cancelled, and the service will be available as usual.
Read the official announcement on gov.ukWhat this means for learners
This is a dated update to the booking window. Check the live GOV.UK guidance and booking service for dates available at your test centre today.
Before choosing an earlier slot, check that you are ready and that your instructor and the car you plan to use are available. Use any extra time to practise the situations that still need work.
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