DVSA has updated its guidance on test changes following a policy change on 19 June 2026.
What changed?
Learners whose driving tests are changed by DVSA (due to bad weather, centre closures, or other reasons) are now reset to 2 free changes again. Importantly, as of 19 June 2026, those reset changes can now be made online — previously, learners had to phone DVSA to use reset changes.
Why this matters for learners
Before 19 June 2026, if you had exhausted your 2 free changes and DVSA changed your test, you’d get 2 more free changes — but you could only use them by calling DVSA. Now, with a single click online, learners can reschedule without the wait.
This speeds up the rescheduling process and gives learners more control over their test dates.
How to use it
- Log in to GOV.UK’s book a driving test service
- If your test has been changed by DVSA, you’ll see your reset changes available
- Choose a new date and time online
- Confirm — done
For driving instructors
Remind learners about this option if their tests are changed. Online rescheduling is faster and reduces frustration — especially during peak demand periods.