Latest News About UK driving test changes

Updated 2026-06-17 23:03

The May 2025 trial reduced stops from four to three while sat-nav integration extended independent driving and lowering emergency stop frequency, with ongoing monitoring of impacts. In 2026, booking rule changes limit changes to two per test and allow cancellations up to 10 working days in advance, while local test centres emphasis and driving under practical conditions feature in updates. These measures aim to reflect safer, more realistic driving and ease booking instability for learners.

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