Latest News About UK driving test changes

The May trial reduced stops from four to three while extending independent driving with sat-nav and emergency stop frequency reduced to ~1 in 7 tests, 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 real-world driving scenarios feature in updates. These measures seek safer, more realistic driving experiences and reduce booking instability for learners.