All DVSA newsAppointments are now available until 7 March 2027.
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 21 September 2026: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests#dvsa-update-2026-09-21T05-00-02-000Z
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Driving test appointments: now available until 7 March 2027
Appointments are now available until 7 March 2027.
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.
Prepare for your driving testSmartLearner is an independent driving school, not part of the DVSA. Always check the official guidance before making decisions about your test.