What SI 2026/326 Means for Learner Drivers

SI 2026/326 is the piece of law behind the 2026 driving test booking changes. Here's what it actually says — without the jargon — and how it affects you.

Why the rules changed

Bots and resellers were snapping up test slots and selling them at a mark-up, pushing genuine learners to the back of a very long queue. The rules aim to stop that by locking booking to the candidate.

The three changes, in plain English

• From 31 March 2026 — two changes per booking. You can reschedule a test a maximum of two times. Plan your moves.
• From 12 May 2026 — only you can manage your test. Booking, changing, swapping or cancelling a test for someone else is now against the law. Instructors and third-party services can no longer do it for you.
• From 9 June 2026 — nearest centres only. If you move a car test, you can only move it to one of your three nearest centres (or back to where you first booked).

What you can still do

• Book, change and manage your own test yourself on gov.uk.
• Book a brand-new test at any centre in Great Britain (the 3-centre limit is only on moves).
• Use a notification service that alerts you to cancellations — as long as you do the booking yourself.

What it means in practice

Getting an earlier test is still very possible — but the winning move is now speed and good information, not paying someone to grab a slot for you. Know your nearest centres, watch for cancellations, and book the moment one appears.

This is general information about the 2026 driving test rules, not legal advice. For your own situation, check the official guidance on gov.uk or contact the DVSA. findmydrivingtest.com is a notification service — we alert you to cancellations, you book them yourself.