How do I change my driving test date?

There are two ways to change your DVSA driving test date. Option 1 — through DVSA directly: visit gov.uk/change-driving-test or call 0300 200 1122. Changing via DVSA costs £10 if done at least 3 clear working days before your test. Option 2 — through TestSwap (free): swap your date with another learner who holds the date you want. Both parties call DVSA together and exchange booking references at no cost. If you want to move to an earlier date, TestSwap is faster, free, and has no availability limitations.

How much does it cost to change a driving test in the UK?

Changing your driving test date through DVSA costs £10 if you change at least 3 clear working days before the test. If you change within 3 working days, you lose your full test fee (£62 for car tests, £75 for motorcycle). Changing via TestSwap is completely free — you swap your existing booking reference with another learner, so DVSA processes the transfer without any rebooking charge.

Can I change my driving test date for free?

Yes — if you use TestSwap. You swap your current DVSA booking with another learner who has the date you want. Neither of you cancels. Both call DVSA on 0300 200 1122 and exchange booking references. DVSA processes the transfer at no charge. The only way to change via DVSA directly without a fee is if your test is cancelled by DVSA or DVSA staff — learner-initiated changes always attract a £10 fee through DVSA's own system.

Can I change my driving test to an earlier date?

Yes. If you want an earlier test date, TestSwap is the most effective method. Register free, enter your current booking details, and our engine matches you with a learner who holds an earlier date and wants yours. At busy centres in London, Birmingham, and Manchester, matches typically happen within 1–5 days. DVSA's own booking system can also show earlier slots if they become available, but these are extremely rare and claimed within seconds.

Is there an app to change my driving test date?

TestSwap is a mobile-optimised website that works on all phones without downloading an app — visit testswap.com in your browser. DVSA's own service at gov.uk/change-driving-test also works on mobile but only shows directly available slots, which are very scarce at busy centres. TestSwap's peer-to-peer matching gives you access to dates held by real learners, not just open DVSA slots.

How many times can I change my driving test date?

Through DVSA, you can change your driving test as many times as you like before the 3-working-day deadline, paying £10 each time. After a change, your new date is confirmed and you can change again if needed. On TestSwap, each learner is permitted a maximum of 2 swaps across their account lifetime.

Can I change my practical driving test date online?

Yes — through DVSA at gov.uk/change-driving-test. You will need your driving licence number and booking reference. DVSA's site shows available dates at your test centre. Alternatively, TestSwap lets you swap your date with another learner online — register free, enter your details, and agree to the swap online. The actual transfer is then completed with a phone call to DVSA on 0300 200 1122.

What is the DVSA phone number to change a driving test?

The DVSA driving test booking and change line is 0300 200 1122, open Monday to Friday 8am–7pm and Saturday 8am–2pm. You will need your booking reference (13-character code from your confirmation email) and your driving licence number. If you are completing a swap via TestSwap, both parties call this number separately and provide each other's booking references to the agent.

Can I reschedule my driving test for a later date?

Yes — if your current test is too soon and you need more practice time, you can reschedule to a later date via DVSA (£10 fee) or via TestSwap (free). On TestSwap, you set your preferred date range to a later window. The matching engine will find a learner who has that later date and wants your current earlier one. It works in both directions.

What happens if I need to change my driving test date last minute?

If you need to change within 3 clear working days of your test, DVSA will not refund your test fee if you cancel — you will lose the full £62. You can still change to a different date rather than cancelling, but DVSA charges £10 for the change. Alternatively, if TestSwap can find you a swap at very short notice, you keep your original fee and just exchange dates. Register immediately and set as wide a date range as possible.

Can I change my driving test to a different test centre?

Changing test centre via DVSA is possible but you may need to cancel and rebook rather than simply transfer, depending on availability. Through TestSwap, swaps are same-centre only — you can only swap dates with a learner booked at the same DVSA test centre. If you need to move centres, rebook directly with DVSA.

Can I transfer my driving test to someone else?

DVSA does not allow a straight transfer of your booking to a different person's name. However, a TestSwap works by both parties swapping booking references — each learner keeps their own booking but takes on the other's date. This is the legal peer-to-peer process permitted by DVSA. Completed by both parties calling 0300 200 1122 and exchanging references. Neither booking is transferred to a different name.

Can I move my driving test if my theory test is about to expire?

If your theory test certificate expires before your practical test date, your practical booking will be cancelled and you will lose your fee. You must get an earlier practical test date before the expiry. Register on TestSwap immediately, enter your booking details, and set the widest date range possible. The matching engine runs 24/7 and will prioritise your match as quickly as possible. Theory test certificates are valid for 2 years from the pass date.

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You can change a driving test online at gov.uk/change-driving-test for a £10 DVSA fee — but slots are scarce at busy centres. TestSwap is the free alternative: swap your date with another learner instead of cancelling. No fee, no cancellation, no rebooking.

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Your two options for changing your test date

Understand the difference before you decide.

Change via DVSA directly

£10 fee

→ Go to gov.uk/change-driving-test
→ Pay £10 change fee
→ Choose from open DVSA slots only
→ Open slots are rare at busy centres
→ Or call DVSA on 0300 200 1122

Best if: you just want any available date and don't mind paying £10.

Swap via TestSwap

Completely free

Register free on TestSwap
Engine finds a learner with your preferred date
No open slot required — peer-to-peer
Works at all 359 UK test centres
Both call DVSA together — no rebooking fee

Best if: you want a specific date range (earlier or later) and don't want to pay.

How to change your driving test date for free

Using TestSwap — no fee, no cancellation, no rebooking.

Create your TestSwap account in 2 minutes at testswap.com. No payment needed.

You need your email address and your current test centre and booking date to hand.

Enter your current booking and preferred dates

Tell us your DVSA test centre, current date, and the date range you want to move to — earlier or later.

The wider your acceptable date range, the faster you match. You can update this at any time.

Get matched automatically

The matching engine runs 24/7. When it finds a learner at your centre who has your preferred date — and wants yours — both of you are notified.

You can agree or decline any match. No exchange happens without your confirmation.

Call DVSA on 0300 200 1122

Both you and your match call DVSA separately, provide each other's booking references, and DVSA staff process the date change. Free.

The call takes around 10–15 minutes. Morning calls (8–10am) typically have shorter wait times.

DVSA change & swap line

0300 200 1122

Mon–Fri 8am–7pm · Sat 8am–2pm · Have your booking reference and licence number ready

Common reasons to change your test date

Want an earlier date

Your test is too far away and you want to take it sooner. TestSwap is the fastest free method — matched with a learner who holds an earlier date at your centre.

Need more preparation time

Your test is too soon and you're not ready. Use TestSwap to swap to a later date — find a learner who wants your current early date.

Theory test expiring

If your theory certificate expires before your practical date, your test is cancelled. Register on TestSwap immediately and set the widest date range possible.

Date doesn't suit any more

Work, school, or personal circumstances changed. Via DVSA costs £10. Via TestSwap costs nothing — as long as the engine can find a mutual match.

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