Can I change my DVSA practical driving test?
Yes, you can change your DVSA practical driving test appointment.
To reschedule, you can use the official online DVSA driving test booking service or call the DVSA customer service line.
Can I change my test centre?
Yes.You can change your driving test to a test center that suits you best. For any reason, you can change your test center by searching the official website for a test center near you or where you want to go.
When is the latest time to change the test date?
To change your test for free, you must give at least 3 full working days’ notice. Monday to Saturday count as working days but Sundays and public holidays do not.
What time can I change my exam appointment?
This service is available from 6am to 11:40pm. You can find and book appointments up to 24 weeks in advance.
Where can I change my exam appointment?
You can usually change your appointment online,
Official website: https://www.gov.uk/change-driving-test
Click ‘Start now’
DVSA driving test booking support
customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk
DVSA driving test enquiries and booking support
Telephone: 0300 200 1122
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
The above three channels can help you complete the change of driving test appointment.
What is required to change my driving test appointment?
To change your test you need your:
UK driving licence number
driving test reference number or theory test pass certificate number (from the letter you got when you passed your theory test)
How many times you can change your appointment？
You can change your appointment up to 6 times. If you need to make more changes after that, you have to cancel your test and rebook it.
You’ll get a full refund if you give at least 3 full working days’ notice. Monday to Saturday count as working days but Sundays and public holidays do not.
You’ll have to pay for the test when you book.
If you change your test at short notice
If you give less than 3 full working days’ notice, you can get a refund after you’ve changed your test if you have:
an illness or injury that means you cannot take your test
suffered a bereavement
to take an exam at a school or college
had your driving licence stolen
Email the Driver and Vehicles Standard Agency (DVSA) with the subject title ‘Unavoidable short notice cancellation’.
Attach proof of the reason you’ve had to change your appointment. This can be:
a letter from your school or college confirming you have an exam at the same time as your appointment
a crime number and contact name of the police officer if you’ve had your driving licence stolen
a fit note or medical certificate from a healthcare professional such as your GP
If you were sick for 7 days or fewer, you might have to pay for a private medical certificate.
As well as attaching the proof, you’ll need to include at least 2 of these in your email:
driving licence number
theory test pass certificate number
driving test booking reference
DVSA customer services
customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk
DVSA will tell you when you’ve been refunded the fee and can help you find a new test appointment.