Latest News About UK driving test changes

The 2025 trial reduced stops from four to three while sat-nav integration extended independent driving and emergency stop events cut to about once every seven tests, with impact assessments continuing. In 2026, new booking rules limit changes to up to two changes per attempt and raise the cancellation window to 10 working days, while local-centre emphasis and real-world driving scenarios feature in updates. These measures are designed to promote safer, realistic driving and ease booking instability for learners.