The latest changes from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency that affect learner drivers, explained simply.
DVSA reports record numbers of car driving tests since the new booking rules came in, with more examiners and more tests available to book than this time last year.
Read more on GOV.UKDVSA now publishes the average (median) time between booking and taking a test for each test centre, updated monthly, giving a more realistic picture of how long you'll wait.
Read more on GOV.UKIf you move your practical test, you can only move it to one of the 3 test centres nearest to where it's currently booked, or keep it at the same centre.
Read more on GOV.UKYou must now book, change or cancel your car driving test yourself on GOV.UK. Driving instructors and third-party booking services can no longer do it for you.
Read more on GOV.UKYou can now only make 2 changes to your car driving test after booking it, down from 6. Changing the date and centre at the same time counts as one change.
Read more on GOV.UKBook your practical car driving test on GOV.UK.
Change or cancel your practical driving test appointment.
Book your car theory test before taking your practical test.
The official rules of the road, kept up to date by the government.
A step-by-step guide to what to expect on your practical test.
See average waiting times and pass rates for each test centre.