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Driving test and DVSA updates.

Changes to driving tests, booking and the rules of the road that affect learners, summarised in plain English with a link to the official source.

Swapping your driving test with another learner driver — updated 1 October 2026
Updated the guidance on how the swap process works, as both learner drivers who are swapping their appointments must now separately call DVSA on the same day to request and complete a swap.
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Driving test appointments: now available until 14 March 2027
Appointments are now available until 14 March 2027. Added details of planned maintenance of the driving test booking service, which will be unavailable from 6pm on Thursday 1 October to 6am on Friday 2 October.
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Driving test booking: if your online access is suspended — updated 24 September 2026
Updated the process on how to request a review.
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What's involved in being a driving instructor — updated 23 September 2026
Updated ADI register guide with information about the new code of practice that will be introduced from late 2026 to early 2027.
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Driving instructor code of practice — updated 23 September 2026
Added the updated driving instructor code of practice which will be introduced from late 2026 to early 2027.
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Driving test appointments: now available until 7 March 2027
Appointments are now available until 7 March 2027.
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