Latest News About UK driving test changes

The May 2025 trial reduced stops from four to three while extending independent driving with sat-nav and emergency stop events cut to about once every seven tests, with ongoing monitoring of impacts. In 2026, new booking rules limit changes to two per test and extend the cancellation window to 10 working days, while local-centre emphasis and real-world driving scenarios feature in updates. These measures seek safer, more realistic driving experiences and ease booking instability for learners.