BBC News | How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers

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From 12 May, learner drivers in the UK will be the only ones able to book, change or swap their driving‑test appointments, ending the previous practice where instructors could do so on their behalf; this shift aims to cut long waiting lists of up to six months and stop bots and resellers from bulk‑buying slots for inflated prices. Tests already booked by instructors remain valid, but each driver may now make only two changes to a booked slot—whether altering date, time, centre or swapping with another learner—and any additional adjustments require canceling and re‑booking, with a refund available if cancellation occurs at least ten working days before the test. From 9 June, any location change is limited to the three centres nearest the original booking, so drivers are urged to choose the intended centre and a realistic test date, using their instructor’s reference number during booking to ensure eligibility.

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